2021 Syrah Minnick Hills Vineyard: Nourished with volcanic ash of Mt. Mazama and windblown loess; Minnick hills provides rich, well-drained soils, producing fruit that gives us a full-bodied, well structured Syrah. Having more depth and tannic grip than the other two vineyards incorporated into our 2021 Rattlesnake Hills Syrah, our Minnick Hills single vineyard Syrah gives us notes of dark cherry, blueberry and savory spice with a finish of black olive.
2021 Syrah Portteus Vineyards: Grown on the upper ridge of Rattlesnake Hills, our Portteus Syrah is full of wonder with a surpringly bright tannic structure that appeals to the earthbound,savory aromas of the Old World. Notes of early season blackberry and underripe blueberry give way to a refined finish of black pepper and savory herbs.
2021 Syrah Sugarloaf Vineyard: Grown on the lower slopes of Rattlesnake Hills, the shallow terroir of loam and clay formation of Sugarloaf Vineyards brings forth balance in both savory spice and fruit-forwardness with a lasting finish. Aromatics of violet and anise, accompanied by notes of black pepper and smoke lend to depth and ageability that will please the palate for years to come.