2017 Carlson Creek Vineyard Syrah

The better we get to know Carlson Creek Vineyard, the more impressed with it we become. Although the vines are still fairly young (mostly planted between 2009 & 2012), the reds seem to have more intense, inviting aromatics and fuller, richer palates than their counterparts from other vineyards. The nose leaps out of this Syrah with a beautiful balance of fruit, earth and spice. The palate – more plush and opulent than most similarly treated AZ Syrahs – reflects this fantastic balance and adds an interesting walnut skin-like finish so common of this varietal in our high-desert vineyards. We had to adjust plans a little after harvest to make sure we could bottle some of this beautiful wine on its own. Only 50 cases produced.