2021 Syrah

When I took over the farming here on the estate in 2012, I gained a new appreciation for the sacrifices that are required. It also gave me a much better appreciation for what I ask from my grape grower partners. There are no set hours, no set rules, and each year brings a different challenge that requires a separate solution; whether it’s drought, frost, rain, or pests. This is the best reason for bottling a wine from a single vineyard; a testament to the perseverance of the grower as much as it is an expression of that site. I’ve found that the ’21 wines were uniformly excellent, perhaps Nature’s payback for the devastation brought by the 2020 fires, and this is no exception. Dense color and great fruit are the hallmarks with a silky smooth finish. This makes it wonderful for drinking now but should allow it to age gracefully in the cellar for up to another 6 or 10 years.