2023 Syrah Islay Hill Estate

Profile

Aromas of dark fruits, along with herbaceous nuances of black tea, oregano, eucalyptus, cedar, and slate. Full-bodied, bold and tannic, with robust flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and chocolate envelop the palate from entry to finish.

Production Notes

Varietal: 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: 15% new French oak on lees for 10 months
Alcohol: 13.5%
Bottled: Without fining or filtering
Production: 144 cases