Nose
Aromas of cigar,
leather, and smoked meat fill the nose with
hints of toasty oak, forest floor and baking
spice.
Palate
Sweet tannins support big fruit
flavors of blackberry jam, black spiced
cherries with a hint of rhubarb.
Growing Conditions
The Laborde Syrah
vineyard was planted by
a double massal selection
of Syrah vines brought
back from France’s
Rhone Valley over half
century ago by renowned
viticulturist, Luis
Laborde.
High altitude vineyard from 3.500 ft. Cool nights and a wide thermal amplitude. In fact, temperature decreases approximately 1°C for every 100m increase in height. Plant respiration at night is a key physiological process that is highly influenced by temperature. Cool temperatures in high altitude regions allow for lower respiration rates, which enhances the concentration of malic acid in the berries. Therefore, wines sourced from high altitude regions offer higher acid levels. Cooler temperatures also allow berries to maintain other quality such as anthocyanins and aromatics compounds typical of each variety.
Soil profiles: Silt loamy soil, alluvial riverbed stones.
Aging
12 months in 35% new French
and 65% second and third use French barrel
Appearance
Beautiful deep purple color
Food Pairing
Pairs well
with grilled or smoked meats such as
beef, pork and lamb, and dishes prepared
with mild cheese or wild mushrooms.