100% Syrah from the Ravens Oak Vineyard and Villa Vallecito Vineyard at 1500 ft elevation in the Sierra foothills. It is 500 ft above the Melones Reservoir which allows a mediteranean type climate.

The 2011 Vintage in the Sierra Foothills was one of the cooler seasons allowing a slower than usual ripening of the fruit and a long hang time.

The wine was aged in once used French Oak barrels for 24 months.

This is a fresh wine with good balance and good acidity. There are aromas of cherry, black licorice, vanilla, light roast coffee and a hint of clove and cinnamon. It has good richness and balance from start to finish. The mouth feel is juicy and it has a long fresh finish. This wine has flavors of cherry, cinnamon and milk chocolate. The finish has a slight meatiness and a hint of bitter chocolate.

Winner of Best of Class in San Fransico Chronicle in Syrah/Shiraz $40.00 & Over.