A bold entry, with teeth-grabbing notes of plum and plum pith, dried violets, and licorice. Minerality goes deep from volcanic soils, aligned with a fine acid structure and silky, but sturdy tannins.
A bold entry, with teeth-grabbing notes of plum and plum pith, dried violets, and licorice. Minerality goes deep from volcanic soils, aligned with a fine acid structure and silky, but sturdy tannins.
Licorice and espresso join up on a suede-lined path, with emerging notes of blackberry and graphite. Spiced tobacco and lavender are layered for more impact.
This vineyard sits 3,000 feet above sea level, the winery’s highest elevation site. Planted with six different Syrah clones, it not only speaks to the volcanic terroir of High Valley but also brings a comparison to a fine Northern Rhône style red. The seamless integration of tannins offers a textural paradigm of firm and supple. Its velvet mouthfeel and chalky mineral tonality fields flavors of plum and violets, with a vivacious, palate-coating fennel-cedar finish.
Dynamic red that entertains the palate with licorice-washed blackberry and black-peppered tree bark. Volcanic soils are immediately apparent as the top of the palate engages with a surge of graphite and roasted dark coffee beans. A notable single-vineyard red blend from an austere site.
Mouth-filling flavors of wild berries, red tea, and sweet tobacco. Goose-down pillow mouthfeel is seductive and sparked with white pepper. It finishes with sweet soil and jasmine-enhanced cedar.
A deep dive into a searing acidity with expressive notes of black tea, bittersweet dark chocolate, and black cherry liqueur.
Anjou pear aromas are fresh and mirrored on first sip. Leveling the field is a steely undertone, cleansing the palate and uplifting lemon verbena. Amped by a brisk acidity, this is reminiscent of a style from the Italian Alps.
Grapefruit, laurel, and honeysuckle leave salinity on the palate. Acidity is racy, creating an edgy, cutglass effect thanks to a foundation of stunning minerality.