Griffins Lair Vineyard Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar well beyond this range.
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Roasted rosemary lamb chops, grilled venison, wild mushroom stew
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Hailing from the wind-swept Petaluma Gap AVA in Sonoma County, the Griffins Lair Vineyard Syrah is a masterclass in cool-climate California winemaking. Planted in gravelly loam soils, this vineyard is defined by the relentless marine winds and heavy fog that pour through the gap, forcing the Syrah grapes to develop thick skins, low yields, and remarkable structural intensity. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW crafts this wine with a nod to the Northern Rhône, frequently employing whole-cluster fermentation to emphasize the site's naturally savory, peppery, and herbal characteristics. The wine is typically aged in French oak barrels, only a small portion of which are new, to preserve the pure expression of the terroir. In the glass, it reveals a dark, brooding profile dominated by cracked black pepper, smoked meats, black olives, and dark brambly fruit, backed by a spine of vibrant acidity and firm, age-worthy tannins.
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Founded in 2007 by winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW in Sonoma, California, Bedrock Wine Co. is dedicated to preserving and showcasing California's historic, old-vine vineyards. Operating out of Sonoma, the winery focuses on crafting expressive, site-driven wines from ancient, often field-blended vineyards planted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bedrock is highly acclaimed for its field-blend 'Heritage' wines, particularly from the iconic Bedrock Vineyard in the Sonoma Valley, alongside exceptional single-vineyard Zinfandels, Syrahs, and field-blended whites. Through minimal-intervention winemaking, they champion the preservation of California's viticultural heritage, producing wines of remarkable complexity, structure, and longevity. Address: 414 1st St E, 95476 Sonoma, California, United States Website: https://bedrockwineco.com