2017 Syrah, Bismark vineyard

Vineyard notes

Bismark Vineyard is located in the Mayacamas Mountains high above the city of Sonoma, in the sub-appellation of Moon Mountain District. The soils in this vineyard are rocky and well draining. Sitting at an elevation high above the fog line at 2,100 feet, this steeply sloped vineyard benefits from cooler air temperatures, yet intense sunlight, adding to the depth of this wine. The 2017 vintage was an excellent one— well-balanced with moderate yields due to a heat spike later in the season. We were very fortunate to have picked all of our fruit prior to the October 2017 North Bay Fires, so the widespread devastation did not affect our wines.

Tasting notes

Inviting aromas of subtle white pepper, black cherry and blackberry. The palate holds intricate flavors of Mediterranean olive and savory spices, complemented by silky tannins.

Technical notes 

Varietal: 100% Syrah

Appellation: Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County

Vineyards: Bismark Vineyard

Clone: Clone 1

Harvest: 10/3

Brix: 23.5 

TA: 5.8g/L

pH: 3.78 

Alcohol: 13.6% 

Method/Aging: Hand-sorted, destemmed and fermented. 35% whole cluster. Barrel aged for 20 months in French oak (30% puncheons), 35% of which was new.

Cooperage: François Frères, Taransaud, Cavin (puncheons and barrels), Remond Cases

Cases Produced: 238