A quintessential Syrah with complex notes of rich, black fruits layered with forest floor, white pepper and black olive. Opulent and rich with superb balance.
The vineyards are located in the Santa Ynez Valley, which has a distinctive topography due to the transverse mountain ranges, cool coastal climate and ancient sea-bed soils. The ranges funnel cool, coastal winds from the Pacific Ocean, and these daily breezes are a defining feature of the microclimate, moderating the daytime temperatures and creating an ideal climate for Rhone varieties.
Vinified with a mix of whole cluster and destemmed fruit in small, open-top vats. Careful extraction techniques, mostly manual punch downs and no more than twice daily, were used. A short pre-fermentation maceration took place prior to fermentation at modest temperatures lasting up to two weeks. The free-run and press wine blended together immediately after gentle pressing. Malolactic conversion took place naturally in barrels during the 18-month barrel-ageing period.
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