This vintage produced the most fragrant aromatics, explosive flavor, and exquisite balance. The non-fruit aromas start with freshly ground Herbs de Provence, chapparal and black licorice, which quickly give way to plum sauce, blackberry coulis and a hint of game.  Waves of crème de cassis and fruit cake saturate the palate, but the freshness of the acidity and spice notes keep it balanced and complex.  Long and savory on the finish, the tannins are so polished and precise.  It’s drinking amazingly right now but will only get better with time; Syrah might be the most underrated varietal out there.  Pair with garlic and rosemary lamb chops, coffee rubbed rib eye or braised beef mole tacos. 
Wine Advocate: 94

Wine Specs:

Blend: 93% Syrah, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Graciano 

Vineyard: 13% Estate Willow Creek and Adelaida, 34% Yellow Foxtrot (Santa Barbara County), 31% Brouillard (Santa Barbara County), 17% Kiler Canyon (Willow Creek), 5% Rancho Real (Santa Maria Valley) 

Fermentation: 5-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 12-day fermentation with a 

mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 17-day total maceration. Fermented 

42% whole cluster. 

Cooperage and Elevage: Aged for 19 months in 225L and 500L barrels: 54% new French oak and 46% used barrels, and 46% used 225L barrels. 

Alc: 14.2% 

pH: 3.83 

TA: 5.6 g/L 

Bottling Date: 5/6/25. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 

Cases Produced: 1000 

Price: $85