100% Syrah
Perli Vineyard • Mendocino Ridge
Earthy minerality dominates in this savory expression of Syrah, lifted lightly by pretty floral notes. Not surprising given the cool-climate Mendocino Ridge site. Drinking excellent now and will continue to evolve over the years to come.
Taste
Crushed violet, iron, graphite, juniper
Story
Vineyard
Nestled among the native fir, madrone, and redwood trees on the rugged coastal ridges of Mendocino County, the Potato Patch block of Perli Vineyard is a stunning site that produces excellent cool climate Syrah. Planted in 1999 by Steve Alden, one of the pioneers of the Mendocino Ridge AVA. Our rows are interspersed with a small amount of Grenache Noir and Viognier.
Winemaking
Fermented whole-cluster in open top containers with native yeast.
Stats
13.8% alcohol
4 barrels produced
750 ml
Hand-harvested September 30th, 2020
Total sulfur 15 ppm
Bottled July 27, 2021