Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard 2016

Perched at 1,260–1,610 feet among Monterey formation limestone soils, Rhys's Horseshoe vineyard expresses Syrah with wild, earthy complexity. Hand-harvested Alban, Chave, and Syrah Noir clones fermented with 100% whole clusters and aged 10 months in neutral barrels plus 12 months in large cask capture crunchy wild berries, juniper, cracked pepper, and rich soil notes. The palate is medium-full, firm, and multidimensional, finishing long and taut with remarkable depth.