2018 Syrah

2018 TASTING NOTES

This is a bold beautiful Syrah. The full mouthfeel is present immediately that lasts with classic peppery and herb aromas. The dark intense berry and plum showcase a deep savory smoke with a finishing touch of coffee and chocolate. 

VINEYARD & WINEMAKING

The soft rolling hillsides of Peake Ranch Vineyard have gentle slopes facing north, northeast, northwest, and west allowing for varying exposures to the sun, wind, and fog that rolls in. In the southeastern part of Sta. Rita Hills AVA, the vineyard is organically farmed to the smallest details maximizing fruit flavors.

Hand-harvested on October 24 and 25, 2018

Hand-sorted then fermented in open-top fermentors

Aged in French Oak neutral barrels for 20 months

Bottled February 6, 2020

30 cases produced

VINTAGE NOTES

With idyllic weather from start to finish, 2018 was one of the finest growing seasons of the past decade. Yields were moderate with our steep hillside site being slightly below average. The slightly low yields combined with extra ‘hang-time’ in resulted in super balanced and physiologically ripe fruit. The prolonged growing season allowed for heightened varietal flavor intensity.