Grape: SyrahVintage: 2022Type: Red This red wine comes from organically farmed vines in the Los Olivos District, representing a fresh, low-intervention approach to California syrah. Winemaker Alice Anderson focuses on regenerative viticulture at the historic Ibarra-Young Vineyard to cultivate fruit with natural structural harmony. The grapes are hand-picked and fermented spontaneously with wild yeasts, avoiding commercial adjustments or heavy extraction techniques. It ages in neutral French oak barrels to allow the varietal character and soil signature to show through clearly. It shows a deep ruby color, releasing refined aromas of ripe dark plum, blackberry, and savory cracked pepper. A medium-bodied frame balances ripe dark fruit flavors with an underlying earthy complexity. A bright, natural acidity drives the wine, ensuring freshness and drinkability even in its youth. Fine-grained, chalky tannins provide a smooth structural grip that coordinates with the fruit. It finishes clean, dry, and persistent, leaving a lingering trail of black olive and stone.
