Varietal: 97% Syrah, 3% Viognier
Vintage: 2021
Vineyard: Sierra Mar Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands
Barrel Program: 40% new french Ermitage 500L Barrels
Cases Produced: 125
Winemaking: Co-fermented with 3% of our Estate Viognier; pressed to barrel to age for 18 months.
Finished wine: 15%
Time in Barrel: 23 months
Brix at Harvest: 26.5
Finished ph: 3.7
Notes: The nose is filled with aromas of fresh lavender and black pepper spice. Bigger, broader volume on the plate met with notes of blackberry jam backed with hints of savory herbs. The finish is long, with chalky, chewy tannins!