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The Show that Never Ends!
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I know what you're thinking… (Is he really quoting an Emerson Lake and Palmer song? This is our 26th vintage of making Syrah from our Benchland vineyard, and in the words of ANOTHER old song, it’s Still Crazy (Good) After All These Years. I think we can classify our Benchland Syrah vineyard as old, or at the very least, mature. The Syrah off this block always seems to have a texture and richness that vine age should bring. Like Paul Newman or Burt Lancaster, the vines are more distinguished as they age gracefully. In 2022, early September heat resulted in riper tannins that are not as grippy as usual, yet it retains the Rhône-like savory elements you’ve come to know and love about this wine. This is a Benchland Syrah that you can appreciate now and over the next 4 to 6 years.
$50 /btl
NEW RELEASE
S A L E
$45
100 cases
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S Y R A H
2022
(CREEKSIDE)
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Anyone who has followed our winery over the past 10 years knows our Creekside Syrah (formally normalé) is one of the best wines in our portfolio. It comes exclusively from our Creekside vines planted in 1998. Next year we will be labelling it as a vineyard block designate. It is about time. This vineyard site’s combination of microclimate, soil, and vine age result in an opaque, inky wine, with black and blueberry fruit, spice, and sandalwood (Jason’s favorite sensory descriptor). The Creekside Syrah now has the depth and tannin structure of our Benchland Syrah with more fruit. George, Jason, and I love this style of Syrah because it has elements of both Northern Rhône and Dry Creek Valley. The Creekside vines took the September heat in stride, probably because it is the most balanced vineyard block (leaf canopy and crop-level) we have. The 2022 continues an incredible streak of excellent wines since 2015.
$45 /btl
NEW RELEASE
S A L E
$40
600 cases
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SPRING
RELEASES
Announced Soon!
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