2009 California Syrah

Pigeage is the French word for crushing grapes by foot, a traditional practice in the northern Rhne Valley, and at Neyers Vineyards. Whole clusters of grapes are dumped directly into a fermentation tank, and a worker wearing flexible waders walks in circles on top of these whole berries for 30 minutes or so. The process is normally repeated twice daily, ...

Our 2009 Syrah is dense, ripe and rich with blueberry, cinnamon, pepper and toast.

The Eponymous Syrah has a attractive deep purple, garnet color of the wine leads to a complexity of aromas that hint of black pepper, rosemary and a touch of smoky, oven-roasted meat dripping character that is typical of the best Syrahs. The flavors follow the palate, with added spice notes. This full- bodied wine is well-balanced, with good weight and ...

The 2009 Syrah has an edgy, dynamic tasting profile with a vibrant nose of red berry compote,black pepper and spice aromas readily apparent. The palate follows suit adding a melangeof cedar, red currants and orange rind to the mix. This is a medium bodied Syrah with quitea sensual mouthfeel - there's a silkiness and freshness that invigorates the mouth through ...

With a triumvirate of fruit, floral and spicy characteristics, this warm, juicy wine opens with black cherry, blueberry and strawberry flavors supported by distinct notes of vanilla, violets and spice. The powerful red and black fruit flavors persist on the palate, backed by refined tannins and balancing acidity. Bold yet restrained, this wine displays the plush elegance for which Stags ...

The 2009 Three Saints Pinot Noir begins with ebullient aromatics of crushed raspberries, black cherry, sassafras, and vanilla bean. A plush mouthfeel accompanies notes of wild strawberry, fresh cedar, and cherry cola. The long finish emphasizes the rich fruit character, with enough bright acid to leave one longing for yet another sip.

This grape is beginning to outshine all our other varietal reds because of its sheer deliciousness. Its color is dense, its perfume exotically floral and peppercorn-spicy, and its midpalate and finish stellar in containing all the most intense fruit Paso Robles can deliver. Framed well by mostly French barrels, our Syrah delivers great intensity and fine value.

Aromas and flavors of cassis, violet, black peppercorn, cherry cola, mocha, cinnamon and earth. A rich entry bolstered by plenty of acidity opens through delineated, fine-grained tannins.