Syrah
'Sasha', 2013

$ 50.00

The more feminine of our two regional Syrah bottlings, we have chosen to call this ‘Sasha.’ It expresses more of the blueberry/white pepper side of the grape and can be served with foods that suit a larger-framed Pinot Noir. This variety also has a tendency to age well beyond one’s expectations based upon sheer size.

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Winemaker's Notes

Violets and associated perfumes abound. It essentially comes primarily from certain feminine parts of the Calypso vineyard where certain clones, rootstock or soil combinations appear destined for this kind of wine rather than Rosé or the amazingly concentrated Calypso Vineyard designate. Killer texture, this is another wine left on its lees for the entire duration in barrel unadorned by any new oak. It is delicious as it is satisfying. Pretty red fruits lead way into the blue and black fruits, plums and gorgeous, gentle texture. The persistence of this on the palate is remarkable considering its lightness afoot. This took close to 3 years to be ready to bottle. This is like Audrey’s fraternal twin sister…

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