2022 Nolan Vineyard Syrah
2022 Nolan Vineyard Syrah
Description
This Syrah is powerful and opulent. Aromas of black cherries and raspberry jam practically leap out of the glass. Flavors of ripe figs, blueberries and bing cherries are followed by a long finish of anise and cacao nibs. It is an exceptional choice for pairing with grilled lamb chops or a hearty winter stew.Vineyard Notes
Nolan is a newer vineyard planted in the Alisos Canyon area of the Los Alamos Valley, but it is already showing incredible potential. The soils are a mixture of sandy loams atop large limestone outcroppings. The vines are planted on a steep south-facing slope for maximum sun exposure. The diurnal temperature shifts of warm days and cool nights are perfect for ripening this Rhone varietal. Our Syrah was sourced from block 14 which is planted to the esteemed 877 clone.Production Notes
The 2022 harvest was tracking to be a little later than usual due to cool summer weather, but Labor Day weekend brought a significant heat bump which accelerated the pace. Berry size was smaller than average, which resulted in smaller yields across the appellation this year. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were picked quickly in the first two weeks of September. Then the weather cooled a bit and ripening slowed, with Syrah staying on the vine well into October. Grapes at Nolan were harvested on October 21st.Winemaker Notes
This Syrah was crafted using an adaptation of Australian winemaking techniques focused on extraction early in the fermentation process, minimizing the risk of harsh tannins. The grapes were crushed into tanks and given a four-day cold soak. After fermentation the wine was pressed immediately and aged for 18 months in 33% new French oak barrels. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered on April 18th, 2024.| Vintage | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | 100% Syrah |
| Appellation | Alisos Canyon |
| Harvest Date | October 21st, 2022 |
| Acid | 6.5 g/l |
| PH | 3.77 |
| Bottling Date | April 18th, 2024 |
| Alcohol % | 14.7 |
| Size | 750 ml |