2017 Grenache/Syrah
Thompson Vineyard
Grapes for our 2017 Grenache/Syrah were sourced from the Thompson Vineyard in Alisos Canyon, a cool-climate area. In cooler climates, both Grenache and Syrah develop spice in their flavor profiles, and the result is a wine with everything: fruit, body, complexity, ever-evolving. The blend is 67% Grenache and 33% Syrah. Grenache provides the red fruit flavors while Syrah provides dark fruit and depth.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Vineyard Designation
Thompson Vineyard
Harvest Date
October 25-26, 2017
Sugar
24.9 Brix
Acid
.68
pH
3.31
Bottling Date
August 6, 2019
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
14.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2017 Grenache/Syrah leads with aromas of mixed berry, violet and plum sauce. On the palate is a smooth delivery of fruit and backbone with a lingering strawberry/spice finish.
Vineyard Notes
100% Thompson Vineyard;
67% Grenache, 33% Syrah
Production Notes
6 barrels Grenache; 3 barrels Syrah;
232 cases produced
Winemaker Notes
Thompson Vineyard is an excellent red wine vineyard located in Alisos Canyon, north of Los Alamos. It is well known for Rhone varietals, so the opportunity to make a Grenache/Syrah from Thompson Vineyard was too good to pass up.