VINEYARDS

60% Islay Hill, 40% Spanish Springs blk 9B

VARIETAL

100% Syrah

FERMENTATION

Grapes were hand harvested with an average of 50% whole bunches retained. Fermentation took place by native yeast with no addition of SO2. A combination of gentle pumpovers and punchdowns were performed until the fermentation was complete and the must was basket pressed. Malolactic conversion was by native bacteria.

ÉLEVAGE

Aged 8 months in neutral French oak puncheons prior to bottling unfined & unfiltered. No SO2 was added prior to bottling.

PALATE

Like a perfectly ripe plum, this wine is juicy and plush but finishes with a seam of acidity and tannin that begs for another sip. Decant and experience the evolution of this wine over the course of an evening.