Community Tasting Note

lemerick wrote:

Sunday, February 21, 2021 - From the producer:



We’ve been experimenting with small lots from various Syrah vineyards in our area, exploring the varied terroirs of El Dorado County. Over the last couple of years we have produced an interesting assortment of Syrah wines from 2015 and 2016. The idea struck us that a compilation of these wines and vineyards would give an intriguing look at our home county. After some fun blending, we’ve put together a single wine that we feel is an accurate overall impression of “El Dorado Syrah”.



This non-vintage bottling embodies Syrahs from both of our two main soils types here in El Dorado - granite and volcanic. The blend shows aromas of black cherry and vanilla, some smoke and meat. There is bold, smoky, savory fruit in the mouth. Definitely some tannins in the finish, some tarry and olive notes, with very pleasant acidity and length. The flavors and textures linger a bit. It’s mesmerizing. This is most certainly a bit of delicious mountain grown Syrah right here!

As this is young Syrah, I’d recommend giving it a little time and air to open up. Pair it with more robust stews and meat dishes, or boldly flavored vegetarian meals.



Whole cluster fermented and aged in a variety of vessels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal added sulfites.



245 cases made. 12.3% alcohol. Stelvin closure. 100% Syrah.

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