For me, the goal posts for Syrah have long been aligned with Northern Rhone expressions. Elegant, perfumed, spicy, and loaded with tension. To achieve that with such powerful source material, I tried to seek restraint in each step of the process. Picking a little brighter, limited maceration, cooler fermentation temperatures, gentle pressing, and aging in a combination of new/neutral oak and terracotta amphora. It's each of these touch points that throttle back the horsepower without forsaking the identity of the varietal. 

I believe this wine to be a lovely representation of what poised Syrah in the US can look like. It's quite friendly out of the gates, but with continued cellaring, its story will continue to evolve and grow in complexity.  -- winemaker notes