Old 900 Estate Syrah

Thanksgiving Paso Robles trip day 0 first stop. John Alban suitcase clone. Grafted in 2006. Southwest facing slope. Black olives, juicy bramble. 90% Syrah, 5% Petite Sirah, 5% Viognier.

Tar, brambley dark fruits, and desert rose. Really a beautiful nose. Very silky mouthfeel. This was aged for 18 months on lees. No hint if the new French oak either! This is a real delight and I want to share the next 2008 (and a 2007) with friends.

No rush to open this. Fanatic showing.

Some of my favorite big boy pants Paso Syrah.

Slight TCA. Shame, this probably would have beat out the 2011.

Nice American oak (hence the name Keystone) and rich full experience from start to finish. Deep dark fruits on the nose and a long finish. Alta Colina really does this right.

15.5% ABV. Wowie.

Co-ferment with 3%Viognier. This has the animal nose with fresh new world notes. 15.3 alc is a little much.

Rich, full body, berry notes

This is a cool vine Syrah. Beautiful nose. Lovely finish.