2017 Chalk Hill Syrah, Chalk Hill AVA
Our 2017 Syrah presents aromas of dark berries, wild game and black tea. On the palate, indulgent flavors of dark chocolate, clove, vanilla and boysenberry jam delight the senses. This wine is big, offering an inky color and layers of rich, dense characters melding seamlessly with silky tannins.
Winemaker Notes
2017 began with heavy rains in winter, which reinvigorated the vineyards going into bud break. The region had sunny days throughout the spring and summer, and a heat spike in August which propelled the harvest schedule.
Composition
100% Syrah
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Chalk Hill
Harvest Date
October 6, 2017
Acid
5.25 g/L
pH
3.88
Aging
22 Months in 100% French oak, 75% New
Bottling Date
July 2019
Alcohol %
15.5
Vineyard Notes
Our Syrah is planted on a steep southwest-facing hillside, made up of rocks and volcanic soil. It’s as close to the Rhône Valley as we get!