Syrah 'Estate', Stolpman 2023 skus_30206543 encouraged by selected "Saccaromices Bayanus”

encouraged by selected "Saccaromices Bayanus” yeasts

ripe fruit full of blackberry and pepper flavors

Agave… but a bit too much of it and a poor counter to the initial rush of citrus

Rich and luscious palate with a long finish

and 2005 • Fruit harvested by hand between the third and fourth week of October • Harvested by hand

Syrah 'Estate', Stolpman 2023 skus_30206543 encouraged by selected "Saccaromices Bayanus”CCOF Organic Certified & Demeter Biodynamic Certified 100% Syrah Stolpman Estate Vineyards (Ballard Canyon AVA) A combination of all own rooted Syrah blocks Vines planted from 1990s 2000s Native yeast fermentation in open top concrete fermenters 50% whole cluster Aged 11 months Neutral 500L French Oak Ermitage Mt. La Vache Puncheon 3,200 cases produced 14% abv