Boysenberries, dark chocolate cordial cherries. Deep, dark fruits, vanilla, oak. Velvety and smooth, full bodied, a hint of spice on the finish.
About the Vineyard
Vineyard Notes
Just 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean sits Spanish Springs Vineyard. Our Syrah comes from a combination of clones and blocks in this vineyard; Alban clone from block 6 and clone 383 from block 9. Cool nights and daily temperatures moderated by the Pacific create grapes with very good acidity and color retention.
Winemaker Notes
Growing Season
Production Notes
Heavy rains resulted in increased botrytis and mildew pressure, but also provided vigorous shoot growth that balanced the crop load and canopy. Vines fared well during the September heat spike, which had a shorter duration in SLO than in many other regions. Good soil moisture helped mitigate the effects of the heat.
Winemaking
Winemaker Notes
Our Syrah was given a 3-day cold soak and an 11-day fermentation ensued. The grapes had higher than average acidity due to cool temperatures from the Pacific. It was our goal to accentuate the fruit with subtle oak notes, selecting profile 61 barrels toasted in a way that imparts fruit and vanilla notes with a subtle impact.
Technical Info
Alcohol %
15.4
Production
Harvest Date
10 Barrels Produced
Aging
Aged 18 months. 18% once-filled French oak, 18% new American oak Profile 61 Toast, 64% neutral barrels