2022 Dirt Worshipper

91% Syrah, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Clairette Blanche, 2% Graciano, 1% Viognier

Powerful aromas of violets, blueberries, sandalwood, and olive tapenade explode from the glass. The midpalate is dripping with blackberry, white pepper, espresso and dark chocolate notes that evolve into a rich mouthfeel and stunningly long finish.

Wine Specs:

Blend: 91% Syrah, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Clairette Blanche, 2% Graciano,1% Viognier

Vineyard: 46% Estate Willow Creek, 15% Bien Nacido, 13% Bassetti, 13% Wolff, 8% Slide Hill, 3% Duvarita, 2% Cristie and Wise

Fermentation: 5-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 12-day native fermentation with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 17-day total maceration. Fermented 22% whole cluster.

Cooperage and Elevage: Aged for 20 months in 29% new French and Hungarian oak 225L barrels, and 71% used 225L barrels.

Alc: 14.2%

pH: 3.86

TA: 5.9 g/L

Bottling Date: 5/8/24. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Cases Produced: 1500

Price: $85