"The 2020 North Coast Syrah is a blend of several famed vineyards. The rugged, high-elevation, rocky wind swept slopes of these dramatic sites makes for unparalleled Syrah. Picked early to preserve acidity and capture the cool climate characteristics, the grapes are all crushed by foot and fermented whole cluster, followed by a 10 month elevage in neutral French oak barrique. Dark, dense while still wildly fresh with lithe tannin complimented with brooding structure. Blackberries, violet, camphor, white pepper and cedar. 13% Alc." - JL