The 2023 Sarah’s Vineyard Syrah is based on the noble varietal of France’s Northern Rhone, responsible worldwide for classic reds. From French Hermitage to Australian Shiraz, Syrah is one of the most popular and widely planted red wine grapes. The Syrah for our ’23 vintage came from our good friend George Besson, Jr.’s old vineyard, just 300 yards to the east of Sarah’s. This historic property was originally planted in 1922.
The ’23 Syrah is big and soft, rich in color and flavor, with an intense fruit presence of blackberry, black plum, blueberry, and boysenberry. There’s a savory element of bacon to the wine as it’s left open and allowed to develop. The finish is long with notes of dried cranberry. Time in the glass opens this kaleidoscope of evolving aromas and flavors. We pair the 2023 Sarah’s Vineyard Syrah with the enclosed recipe for Latvian Stew.
Appellation: Santa Clara Valley
Vineyard: Besson Vineyard
Grower: George Besson, Jr.
Alcohol: 14.0
Cooperage: Neutral French Oak, 20 months
Production: 116
