Aggressive aromas of melted dark chocolate and brambleberry give way to saw dust, freshly ground espresso beansand a hint of cola nut. Gripping tannins on the fore palate are met with a weighty and fruit forward mid palate. Floral and deep earth tones further perplex the palate on the long and seductive finish.
APPELLATION: Santa Barbara County
VINEYARD: Thompson Vineyard, Block 2C
VITICULTURE: Sustainable, Hand Harvested
COMPOSITION: 100% Syrah (Estrella Clone)
WINEMAKING: 100% Barrel Fermented in New French Oak Puncheons, 100% Wild Yeast Fermentation, Soft Pressed
ELEVAGE: 24 months in 33% New French Oak, 67% Neutral French Oak
ALCOHOL: 16.5%
PRODUCTION: 150 Cases