2011 Syrah Zayante Vineyard
Zayante Vineyard
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2011
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Santa Cruz Mountains
Vineyard Designation
Zayante
Harvest Date
October 20th
Sugar
23.50
Aging
Neutral Oak
Fermentation
Native Yeast
Bottling Date
August 2014
Alcohol %
13.7
Wine Enthusiast
93
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
In The Glass - Blackberries on the vine, new leather and pepper
On the Palate - The fruit dominates with blackberry and plum, with the spicy essence of Red Hots.
The finish: Stone minerality, herbs and roses from the garden, mouth watering acidity and smooth tannins.
Awards
Silver - 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Competition
Vineyard Notes
The Vines
We consider Zayante Vineyard one of our most treasured partnerships. Greg Nolton is a very skilled farmer. His vines are dry farmed and everything is organic. Greg grows his vines using old world methods that many modern day vintners may frown upon, but for us it is magic. The wines come out so expressive of his site that it is quite stunning, and the dry farming leads to an unparalleled intensity.
Production
200 Cases