Distenta IV Syrah 2022

This red wine is a bold blend of 82% Syrah, 6% Grenache, 5% Petite Sirah, 3% Mourvedre, and 3% white varietals, all sourced from three of the estate vineyards and each contributing to the character of the wine. With 2022 being a dry year, the stems were more pliable allowing them to ferment a third of the grapes whole cluster — a relatively high percentage for Syrah. A little more than half the wine was aged in new barrels, while the remaining wine was aged in 1-3 year old barrels, adding an elegance to the wine. A dark and lush wine, notes of blue fruits, fennel, white pepper, and spice shine through. This wine is velvety and complex with creamy tannins and a long finish, making it a superb pairing with lamb, filet mignon, and squab.