Description

2009 Tierra Alta Vineyard Syrah

From the famed 99 clone from Chateauneuf du Pape and Chateau Beaucastel, this 2 acre parcel is so steep and influenced by the wind we had to pick it on 3 different occasions. The first 2 picks were from the very top of the hill and the 2 rows that are furthest west with no wind block. The third pick actually had a little bit of rain and hung out there for 13 days longer and made very dark juice. Tierra Alta is always fruit forward with red cherry, raspberry and touch of earthy minerality. We enjoy this wine year after year with spicy BBQ ribs or chicken and the fresh heirloom tomatoes that arrive just in time for harvest. This wine is approachable young but develops more earth and mineral flavors over time.
2003 was the first vintage and it is still going strong. Enjoy this wine now or enjoy it over the next 8 to 10 years.

Price: $38
Cellar Club: $32.30
Cases Produced: 260