2020 Syrah Mae's Vineyard, 750ml, 14.6%

Winemaker Notes:  2020 was a great vintage for Quady North.  It was a warm, even year, and the quality, especially from our Estate Vineyard, was very high.   

Mae’s Vineyard is part of our Estate Vineyard, named for our eldest daughter: Margaux Mae.  We planted this vineyard to high quality ENTAV clones in 2006.  Our single vineyard Syrah is generally sourced from clones 877 and 174. 

We make our single vineyard Syrahs by fermenting whole berries in one ton insulated bins, then pressing off near dryness.  They age in a combination of small, new French oak, and larger, more neutral French Oak barrels, racking just once in 18 months.  

Tasting Notes:    Mae’s Syrah seems to be defined by consistent pure, dark fruit.  As in previous bottlings, there is a natural balance.   Supple and smooth, it is definitely ready to drink now, but should also age gracefully for several years.  

Date Planted: 2006