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2021 Carlisle Syrah Papa's Block
Last edited on 11/22/2023 by roxles
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Composition & Production Notes:
100% Syrah
pH: 3.67, T.A.: 5.6 g/L, Alcohol: 14.3%, Cases Produced: 489
Similar to many of our other vineyards in this vintage, yields were right around the 2.5 ton/acre mark. Although that’s about 20% below average, the fruit looked stunning going over the sorting line. Nothing to discard! Since stem maturity was quite high in the vintage, we increased the whole cluster percentage from the usual 20% to 30%. Twenty-four days on the skins. Aged in all French oak, 20% new, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Note:
Very dark black-purple. Verging on opaque. Iris, blackberry, charcuterie, and fresh cream spill from the glass. Mouthwatering! On the palate, medium-full bodied with typical Syrah flavors of blackberry, game, white pepper, and violets. Oh so good. Tannins build to a crescendo in the lip-smacking finish. Papa’s is often quite precocious in its youth but this version, perhaps my favorite to date, is definitely built for aging. Hands off until 2026 and then enjoy the show to 2038, perhaps even longer! (MRO - 01/17/23) 2025-2038 07/14/2023
Suggested Retail: $48, Release Date: April 2023
Composition & Production Notes:
100% Syrah
pH: 3.67, T.A.: 5.6 g/L, Alcohol: 14.3%, Cases Produced: 489
Similar to many of our other vineyards in this vintage, yields were right around the 2.5 ton/acre mark. Although that’s about 20% below average, the fruit looked stunning going over the sorting line. Nothing to discard! Since stem maturity was quite high in the vintage, we increased the whole cluster percentage from the usual 20% to 30%. Twenty-four days on the skins. Aged in all French oak, 20% new, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Note:
Very dark black-purple. Verging on opaque. Iris, blackberry, charcuterie, and fresh cream spill from the glass. Mouthwatering! On the palate, medium-full bodied with typical Syrah flavors of blackberry, game, white pepper, and violets. Oh so good. Tannins build to a crescendo in the lip-smacking finish. Papa’s is often quite precocious in its youth but this version, perhaps my favorite to date, is definitely built for aging. Hands off until 2026 and then enjoy the show to 2038, perhaps even longer! (MRO - 01/17/23) 2025-2038 07/14/2023
Suggested Retail: $48, Release Date: April 2023