2011 was an unusually cold and rainy vintage, with incredibly low yields. Although only seven barrels were produced, what little wine mother nature gave us in this vintage was of very high quality. Even though this wine is lighter in color and weight, the balance and finesse of the cooler year is clearly outlined with expressive aromatics and vibrant acidity. 

At this stage, this wine is quite lively with springy acidity and forward black fruit aromas and flavors. The front loaded palate delivers a big pop of juicy black currant, almost liqueur-like, then leads to savory notes of black licorice, allspice, and a lingering minerality. Deceptively light on its’ feet, the density and layers of complexity that lie just beneath the surface suggest that this wine has a long life ahead of it, and could benefit from a few more years in the bottle, or a few hours of decanting. Enjoy! 

Classic expression of Syrah from the estate, and has a lot of the warmth of fruit in both the nose and palate; a result of the ample sunshine of the vintage. However, the fruit was picked before getting “too ripe”, allowing for the freshness of the natural acidity to be maintained, and excellent tannin structure. Notes of Pepper, coriander and cumin spices linger before the blackberry fruit notes that all seem beautifully integrated on a very long palate that ends with a touch of cinnamon, earth and mineral.  

This is a vintage that really expresses the forest that surrounds the vineyards. The aromatics tend towards forest-floor like earthiness, almost mushroom-like, before evoking the blackberry and raspberry notes. The palate gives more of the same with blackberry, earth, black tea, bay leaf and shiitake mushroom before the lengthy finish that ends with a bracing acidity and expressive minerality.

This Pinot has a long life ahead of it! 

Expressive aromatics of blackberry, damp soil, allspice and jasmine. The warmth of the vintage is evident in the forward fruit on the palate, yet the fruit still appears fresh, rather than jammy. Blackberry mingles with red raspberry while damp earth and shitake mushroom notes fill in the mid-palate, ending with spice and rose petal and a pronounced mineral like note.  

At this stage, this wine is quite lively with springy acidity and forward black fruit aromas and flavors. The front loaded palate delivers a big pop of juicy black currant, almost liqueur-like, then leads to savory notes of black licorice, allspice, and a lingering minerality. Deceptively light on its’ feet, the density and layers of complexity that lie just beneath the surface suggest that this wine has a long life ahead of it, and could benefit from a few more years in the bottle, or a few hours of decanting. Enjoy! 

A unique expression of Syrah that really shows more of the savory side, although there are hints of wild berry fruit lurking behind the earthier notes, which may continue to build as the wine gains age. The subtle blackberry notes mingle with leather, black olive and allspice, all balanced on a medium weight frame, ending with bright acidity. 

Classic expression of Syrah from the estate, and has a lot of the warmth of fruit in both the nose and palate; a result of the ample sunshine of the vintage. However, the fruit was picked before getting “too ripe”, allowing for the freshness of the natural acidity to be maintained, and excellent tannin structure. Notes of Pepper, coriander and cumin spices linger before the blackberry fruit notes that all seem beautifully integrated on a very long palate that ends with a touch of cinnamon, earth and mineral.