2019 Syrah Bismark Vineyard
The nose introduces notes of fresh black pepper, star anise, cured meat, and wild blueberry. On the palate, flavors of blackberry and blueberry emerge, accompanied by subtle hints of vanilla, all within a full-bodied experience. The finish is marked by a peppery quality and lingering tannins, complemented by a subtly balanced oak presence.
Dark garnet in the glass, this wine smells of blackberry pie and a hint of white and black pepper. In the mouth, wonderfully saline flavors of blueberry and blackberry mix with deeper meaty, iodine flavors. Gorgeous, powdery tannins. The tannins stiffen as the wine finishes.Score: between 9 and 9.5.
Alder Yarrow, Vinography
“A beautiful red from high-elevation grapes, aged 22 months in French oak, this wine opens in a flourish of white and black pepper, garrigue and black cherry. Balanced, it is nonetheless hearty and dense, with a lasting hint of leather. — Virginie Boone
Winemaker’s Notes
Bismark Vineyard is located in the Mayacamas Mountains high above the city of Sonoma, in the sub-appellation of Moon Mountain District. The soils in this vineyard are rocky and well draining. Sitting at an elevation high above the fog line at 2,100 feet, this steeply sloped vineyard benefits from cooler air temperatures, yet intense sun light, adding to the depth of this wine.
Technical Details
- Type
- Red
- Varietal
- Syrah
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Moon Mountain District Sonoma County
- Vintage
- 2019
- Vineyard
- Bismark Vineyard
- Harvest Date
- 2019-10-17
- Bottling Date
- 2021-07-05
- Aging
- 40% New oak, 22 months in barrel, 30% whole cluster
- Alcohol
- 14.8%
- pH
- 3.73
- TA
- 5.9 g/L
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