Pride Mountain 2022 Syrah

New Syrah from legendary Pride Mountain Winery atop Spring Mountain.  Limited. Grown on the lean rocky soils of the Quartz Hill in front of the winery, The Pride Mountain Syrah expresses its mountaintop terroir with a fresh acidity and spiciness that frames the abundant blackberry and floral characteristics. The natural concentration and complexity of our 100% Syrah cuvee is allowed to express itself through the use of neutral oak barrels. The unfolding layers of dark fruit, allspice, and underbrush result in an unforgettable tasting experience. An exotic, opulent wine, the 2022 Pride Syrah presents flavors of blackberry coulis, mulberry, Niçoise olive, grilled meat, anise, rose oil, juniper berries and black pepper. The midpalate is layered and thick, with evolving waves of fruit and spice notes, and the finish lingers seamlessly with the right amount of acidity.  In addition to vineyards sourced from cool sites in Sonoma county, this blend features grapes from our newest block, named “Sunset,” a three-acre clearing on the cool-breezed western edge of our property. This block is planted to several clones of syrah and, for the first time on our estate, a few rows of grenache. As we have traditionally done, our Syrah is partially whole-cluster fermented and partially co-fermented with whole cluster viognier grapes to add aromatics and texture. Robert Parker: "This beautiful estate, which sits on the top of Spring Mountain straddling both the Napa and Sonoma County lines, continues to turn out a super-impressive lineup of wines."