Winemaker Notes
Overall rich and lively with aromas of ripe black plum and cocoa. The mouthfeel is lush with round tannins.
Pair with a smoky barbecue feast or a hot hearty stew.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This producer proudly packages their wines as such-only naturally occurring sulfites, no additives or preservatives in the wine. The nose has fresh dark berry confiture, cedar, and earth aromas. The flavors on the palate are racy, bright red berries, cranberry, dried mushroom, and dusty tannins on the finish. pair with mushroom, winter vegetable pot tart.
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.”
Situated in northern Mendocino County, the Redwood Valley appellation sits at about 200 feet higher than the surrounding areas and is directly west of Potter Valley. The AVA is ideal for less common grape varieties such as Barbera, Carignan, Valdiguie and Viognier among California’s other usual suspects.