100% Syrah
Aged for 23 months in 43% new French oak
Bottle Date: July 2011/Release Date: Spring 2012

The 2009 Block B is all about minerality and texture.  Not only is this wine made from grapes grown exclusively on one 6.5 acre parcel on the Paderewski Vineyard, it is actually a compilation of only the finest barrels made from many different harvest picks from this parcel.  It’s super limited in production and always will be.  Aromas evolve as air hits the glass - dried herbs, sage, dark chocolate, black cherry and ocean air on the nose lead to crushed limestone, black olives and bing cherry on the palate.  Rich in texture and balanced by a line of nice acidity, this wine is a baby and will greatly benefit from cellaring – the longer you can wait the better.  Estimated cellar age: 15+ years.  182 cases made.  WA 94-96pts; WS 91pts; RR 96pts; IWC 92pts

100% Syrah, 100% Block B
Aged 22 months in French oak barrels with 55% new French oak
Bottle Date: September, 2010 / Release Date: Spring, 2011

 

This wine is 100% Syrah from one intense and unique site on the Paderewski Vineyard - Block B.  While blending, its intense and unique flavor profile screamed to be left alone to highlight the exact location on which it was grown.  We did just that!  The result shows an unique balance between ripe, delicious fruit, an intense minerality originating from our high limestone soils and delicate floral notes.  Dark brambly berries, dried sage and bay leaf, violets and a hint of sea breeze play a role in Block B’s intricate aromas.  Its palate is long and lush with a line of fresh acidity to balance its smooth black fruit and tannin.  This wine is all about its texture, leaving the mouth watering for its next indulgent sip and worthy of 10+ years of cellar age.  181 cases produced.  WA 95pts; WS 95pts; RR 95pts; IWC 91pts

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