The 2011 Las Colinas consists of selected lots from our single-vineyard sources in western Sonoma County: Cherry Camp, Timbervine, Dusty Lane, and Estate. Unracked, this wine rested in once-used French oak puncheons and barrels during the 15 months élevage. This is a cool-climate Syrah that speaks of California’s north coast.

The wine begins with a deep eggplant center surrounded by a lively magenta collar. An authentic cool climate personality emits aromas of ripe blackberries, green olives and graphite. The silky texture of this Syrah is elaborated with flavors of cherry kirsch, bright currants and teriyaki. A sturdy structure and tight tannins are followed by an incredibly exciting finish filled with savory black pepper and fruit lingering long after the sip is swallowed.


Spring Release 2013

GROWERS:
Joe Mesics, Richard Prather, John Dierke, Peter Ourusoff, Eric Sussman
APPELLATION:
Sonoma Coast
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
Western Sonoma County
VARIETAL:
Syrah
SELECTION:
Durell #1, Alban, Entav selections
SOIL TYPE:
Goldridge, Fractured Franciscan,
Grewacke Sandstone
HARVEST DATE:
October 3rd-November 2nd
PRODUCTION:
330 Cases
UNFINED AND UNFILTERED

STEVEN TANZER'S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR, May/June 2013
91 points
“Glass-staining purple. Deep, pungent scents of cassis, black olive, violet and smoky minerals. Classic syrah, offering sweet dark berry and spicecake flavors, with a smoky undertone and late notes of candied flowers and black pepper. Precise and spicy on the finish, which leaves bitter berry skin and cracked pepper notes behind. ”— Josh Raynolds

THE WINE ADVOCATE #206, April 2013
92+ points
“The 2011 Syrah Las Colinas is very closed in on itself, most likely because of its recent bottling. Today, it is the wine’s fruit that comes through most clearly of all. Although the Colinas appears to have excellent potential, it also clearly needs time. Based on how previous vintages have blossomed, I would say another 2-3 years is optimal. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2026. ” — Antonio Galloni

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