2020 Seven Pillars Syrah, Jess' Block
Appellation:
Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast
Growing season notes:
The 2020 growing season was a bit challenging but steady. An early bud break was followed by a cool, wet spring and a mild, dry summer. The end result was an early harvest, handpicked on September 12. While yields were down, the fruit was exceptional.
Winemaking notes:
Our 2020 Syrah went through 100% whole-cluster fermentation. We continued to use the classic French pigeage a pied (foot-tread) method to submerge the must into the wine during primary fermentation of the whole cluster berries. The juice was barreled down to predominately once-filled French barrels. It was aged for 23 months in barrel and laid down for another 25 months to mature. 150 cases produced.
Tasting notes:
The 2020 Syrah brings an unexpected elegance to the glass. Despite its deceptively deep, garnet color, this wine shows a remarkable balance between softer fruit and acidity. Pretty aromatics transition to earthy notes on the palate, complementing the fruit. It's a true Northern Rhône-inspired expression of our coastal site. This versatile wine offers a dense mouthfeel and approachable finish—perfect slightly chilled on a sunny afternoon or alongside your Thanksgiving turkey.
Appellation:
Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast
Growing season notes:
The 2020 growing season was a bit challenging but steady. An early bud break was followed by a cool, wet spring and a mild, dry summer. The end result was an early harvest, handpicked on September 12. While yields were down, the fruit was exceptional.
Winemaking notes:
Our 2020 Syrah went through 100% whole-cluster fermentation. We continued to use the classic French pigeage a pied (foot-tread) method to submerge the must into the wine during primary fermentation of the whole cluster berries. The juice was barreled down to predominately once-filled French barrels. It was aged for 23 months in barrel and laid down for another 25 months to mature. 150 cases produced.
Tasting notes:
The 2020 Syrah brings an unexpected elegance to the glass. Despite its deceptively deep, garnet color, this wine shows a remarkable balance between softer fruit and acidity. Pretty aromatics transition to earthy notes on the palate, complementing the fruit. It's a true Northern Rhône-inspired expression of our coastal site. This versatile wine offers a dense mouthfeel and approachable finish—perfect slightly chilled on a sunny afternoon or alongside your Thanksgiving turkey.
Appellation:
Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast
Growing season notes:
The 2020 growing season was a bit challenging but steady. An early bud break was followed by a cool, wet spring and a mild, dry summer. The end result was an early harvest, handpicked on September 12. While yields were down, the fruit was exceptional.
Winemaking notes:
Our 2020 Syrah went through 100% whole-cluster fermentation. We continued to use the classic French pigeage a pied (foot-tread) method to submerge the must into the wine during primary fermentation of the whole cluster berries. The juice was barreled down to predominately once-filled French barrels. It was aged for 23 months in barrel and laid down for another 25 months to mature. 150 cases produced.
Tasting notes:
The 2020 Syrah brings an unexpected elegance to the glass. Despite its deceptively deep, garnet color, this wine shows a remarkable balance between softer fruit and acidity. Pretty aromatics transition to earthy notes on the palate, complementing the fruit. It's a true Northern Rhône-inspired expression of our coastal site. This versatile wine offers a dense mouthfeel and approachable finish—perfect slightly chilled on a sunny afternoon or alongside your Thanksgiving turkey.