The 2006 vintage started with a cool wet spring and late bud break, followed by mild summer temperatures that allowed for longer than normal hang times. This resulted in wines with good intensity, concentration and balance. The fruit for our 2006 Syrah comes from Page Nord Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District located south of Yountville. Page Nord Vineyard is farmed using sustainable practices and is Green Certified by "Fish Friendly Farming." The wine was aged for 20 months in 25% new French Oak and 75% used French and American Oak.

Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2009
Five-Star California Syrah
"Plush, pure, silky, utterly delicious, blackberry and vanilla crème flavors."

Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, July 2009
One Puff, 87 Points
"Its mild touches of berries and plums are overlain by milk chocolate and wisps of peppery spice in the nose..."