2025 Estate Syrah - Ibarra-Young Vineyard

The Syrah is part of the original planting at Ibarra-Young Vineyard, planted in 1971. It is own-rooted, it’s been farmed organically since 1993, and it’s possibly my favorite block-it certainly is the soul of the property! This Syrah block is located on a sandy loam slope in the most fertile section of the vineyard. These vines produce tight and dense clusters averaging the size of your palm. When they are ripe, the cluster’s dainty golden stems pop off with a small tug - you don’t even need sheers to harvest! Over the years as the integrity of our soil has improved, the wine seems to get more and more depth. This wine wants to be big and broody, and I want it to be aromatic and energetic. More than any other year, I think this vintage is in true balance.