Sugar: 534

green tobacco

The season ended up approximately 12% warmer than average and did not have any heat spikes until August

Starting with the 2018 Grenache Sur Echalas Vineyard

2018 The Paring Syrah Mysteriebox Sugar: 534AVA: Santa Ynez Valley BARREL AGING: Aged in French oak, 35% new and 65% neutral, for 22 months Coopers include Marcel Cadet, Ermitage and Remond Bottled unfined and unfiltered 680 Cases Produced Winemaker's Notes: Classic Syrah aromas of violets, blackberries and cracked black pepper. Perfect balance between dark fruit sweetness and savory earthiness. Plush and soft then structured and powerful, but refined enough to enjoy today. All that makes Syrah