Fruit for our Santa Rita Hills Syrah comes from two practicing organic vineyard sites, Patterson and Casa Cassara, both of which are planted at staggering altitudes within the appellation. We find that this wine tends to be the most forward of our lineup, as fruit from the Patterson vineyard comes from younger vines, which tend to produce more generous clusters with larger berries and thicker stems. 

On the nose, smoky flavors of wild berries, crushed blackberries, matchstick, and a touch of smoked meat lead to flavors of red and dark fruits, briny olive, bacon fat, and incense on the palate. The wine’s gritty-yet-integrated tannins lead to a savory, fruit-tinged finish. Out of our three cuvées, this is the bottle to pop in its youth, as its striking balance between fruit and savory characteristics will shine in early years. In 2019, only 188 cases of Santa Rita Hills Syrah were produced.