2019 Valenti Ranch Syrah
2019 Valenti Ranch Syrah
Six miles from the ocean on a mid elevation windswept east facing slope at 1,300 -1400 feet, the Valenti Ranch produces a very distinctive cool climate Syrah. The constant maritime winds coupled with thin marginal soils of oceanic sedimentary origins, lends itself to a leaner style of Syrah of incredible purity and transparency. Made in the tradition of the northern Rhone, co fermenting a small percentage of Viognier for some aromatic lift. The nose immediately reminds of a classic cool climate Syrah with distinctive cracked pepper notes, blue and black fruits, game, white pepper, black tea and purple violets . This very aromatic, intensely flavored Syrah will pair beautifully with leg of lamb or a grilled steak with herbed mashed potatoes. While this wine is showing beautifully right now, be sure to keep a few bottles in your cellar for the long haul as your patience will be rewarded.
Wine Enthusiast 95 Pts
Wine & Spirits Magazine 94 Pts
Purely Domestic Wine Report 93 Pts
Appellation: Mendocino Ridge
Farming: Organic Standard
Soils: Seafloor uplift
Fermentation: 100% Native Yeast,100% Whole Cluster
Gravity Racked twice
Oak: 100 % Neutral French Oak
Selections : Chave & Clone 1 & 5% Viognier Co-ferment
Elevage: 18 months in barrel
13 % Alc
Drink 2021-2032
| Size | 750 ml |
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