95 points - Wine Enthusiast
This is a classic and fully engaging spin on cool-climate Syrah. Aromas of ruggedly charred meat, pretty violet and lilac flowers, reductive tar and vivid fruit show on the nose. The palate pops with acidity, presenting lilac, rose and black raspberry flavors that evolve into game and uncracked peppercorn. — Matt Kettmann
Profile
Aromas of dark fruits, along with herbaceous nuances of black tea, oregano, eucalyptus, cedar, and slate greet you with our complex 2020 Estate Syrah. Full-bodied, bold and tannic, with robust flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and chocolate envelop the palate from entry to finish.
Production Notes
Blend: 100% Syrah
Fermentation: 100% de-stemmed and fermented with native yeast in an open top 1-ton fermenter on skins for 17 days, gently basket pressed
Aging: 40% new French oak on lees for 10 months
Alcohol: 14.2%
Bottled: Without finning or filtering
Production: 168 cases