Westwood Estate Syrah 2016, Sonoma Valley, CA

Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky, the extraordinary winemakers behind Dominus Estate, Chateau Petrus, Screaming Eagle, and Dalla Valle, craft this estate Syrah. 

Gorgeous notes of blackberries, freeze-dried blueberries, smoked meat, and a core of cherry liqueur. As it continues to open, a juicy wash of salted violets, black pepper, and blueberry cedar linger for a long and complex finish. Biodynamic & Organic Cases 268 16 mths French oak (62% new) The Annadel Gap Vineyard is a special place. Located between Mt. Hood and the Sonoma Mountains, our site is characterized by thick morning fog and strong afternoon winds. Alluvial, glacial, and sedimentary influences create a wide array of soil types. The fruit was hand harvested at night. Clones were kept separate, hand sorted and fermented individually.