Product Overview
Winery Notes:
"This Syrah is from Charles Heintz’ vineyard in Occidental, a cool site at the extremes of ripening Syrah in western Sonoma county.
The fruit was fermented whole cluster in a concrete tank for 16 days with very light and gentle foot treading. The resultant wine is dark and very floral, rustic, and bloody. There are notes of wet pine needles and oil-cured olives. The texture is steamy and tannic.
We're rereleasing this wine as we think the extra time has calmed it's rustic natural and increased the drinkability. This interpretation of Syrah acknowledges the Northern Rhone while still being purely Californian."
Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
Appellation: Sonoma Coast AVA
Vineyard Designation: Charles Heintz Vineyard
Winemaker: Michael Cruse
Production: 264 cases
92 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2019 Syrah Charles Heintz Vineyard has pretty scents of cherry candy, tobacco and spice. The medium-bodied palate is fresh and uplifted, marrying broody Syrah character with crunchy fruits and bursting acidity, finishing spicy. This lighter style of Syrah will pair well with a wide variety of cuisines." -EB, 9/8/22
