2013 Syrah

Varietal: 100% Syrah

Appellation: Paso Robles, CA

Vineyard: AmByth Estate, Mark’s Vineyard

Soils: Sandy Clay Loam, Calcareous, Limestone

Certifications and Farm Method: Dry Farmed. Biodynamic. Organic.

Aging Vessel and time: 500 Liter Neutral Oak, 300 Liter Italian Terracotta Amphora- 15 months

Yeast, Sulfites, Additions: Native, None

Alc: 11.9%

Cases Produced: 86

Vinification: Foot stomped whole cluster in open top fermentation bin and Amphora. Fermented on skins 15 days through primary. Pressed and aged 15 months in a combination of a 300 Liter Amphora and a 500 Liter Neutral Oak Barrel. Racked during descending moon and then bottled the following descending moon. In bottle 2 years before release.

Tasting Notes: Dark ruby red color. Dark plum and cherry, autumn forest berry’s, wonderful minerality with almost a hint of salinity, on the palate deep dark cherry and surprisingly delicious kumquat, licorice root and black raspberry. Rounded tannins and smooth fruit acidity.