When I planted our Syrah vines at the vineyard at my home it was uncharted territory, not recommended for planting in the heart of Pinot Country!

But I have been known to be a rebel through my entire life and ignoring all the neighbors about planting Syrah in my neighborhood was no exception! They were almost right…they all said it will never get ripe…well it almost doesn’t…but almost is the key word in that sentence…it doesn’t get ripe…until Halloween or often the first week in November but when it finally reaches that point it has stashed a thousand flavors away in its skins!

The 2007 Syrah jumps from the glass with aromas of violets and ripe boysenberry and carries the meaty richness thru to the velvety, plum finish.