Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Densely structured yet refined, with sturdy blackberry, stony mineral, pepper and licorice notes that persist toward big but resolved tannins. Best from 2020 through 2026. 250 cases made.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Syrah Hudson T'n's has a gorgeous nose of baked blackberries and preserved plums with notions of Chinese five spice, pepper and Provence herbs. Medium to full-bodied with loads of black fruits and soft, rounded tannins, it has just enough freshness, finishing long and peppery.
Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”
Known for elegant wines that combine power and finesse, Carneros is set in the rolling hills that straddle the southernmost parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties. The cooling winds from the abutting San Pablo Bay, combined with lots of midday California sunshine, create an ideal environment for producing wines with a perfect balance of crisp acidity and well-ripened fruit.
This cooler pocket of California lends itself to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Carneros is an important source of sparkling wines made in the style of Champagne as well.