Syrah
Bliss Vineyard, 2002

$ 280.00

Syrah grown in cool climates achieve an aromatic delicacy and complexity that appeals to those who also love Pinot Noir. This wine is one of those. Its aromas of blueberry and ethereal perfume are well-matched to its substantial structure, yet suave texture. The Bliss vineyard is aptly named.

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Winemaker's Notes

We first met Don and Dianne Bliss at our first barrel tasting in 1992. Don was taken prisoner by our Zinfandel that day, and has generously offered support and assistance in many ways since that day. Lately, he has been an essential part of our operation, and a welcome intelligent mind to bounce winemaking and grape growing ideas around with. When the Blisses planted their Pinot Noir vineyard several years ago, we agreed that if they were bold enough to plant a small amount of Syrah in their ‘barely warm enough for Syrah’ site, we would be bold enough to make the wine from it each year, rain or shine.

More like a Northern Rhone than an Australian Shiraz, this has white pepper, blueberry perfumes, notes of smoked meats and a firm Pinot Noir lovers’ mouthfeel. Do not buy this wine if you prefer Australian wine to Côte Rôtie. This wine needs and wants little or no new oak. It is complete on its own. We are so encouraged by the first two vintages that the Blisses are planning to convert some of their adjacent Pinot Noir to Syrah this next season.