2019 Syrah - 1.5L Limited Edition Magnum

Syrah / Shiraz

CA - Monterey County - Chalone

$125.00 / 1.5 L Bottle

Alcohol 15.1%
pH 3.67

Titratable Acid 6.3 g/L
Bottling Date 08/12/22

Wine Enthusiast 91

This stunning 100% Syrah comes from ultra-rare Hermitage-clones grown in the Michaud Vineyard in the legendary Chalone AVA. The cuttings were a gift to vineyard owner Michael Michaud by the head of a 16th-generation winemaking family from the Hermitage A.O.C. in the Northern Rhone. This rich and complex wine combines the best characteristics of both cool- and warm-climate Syrah. A gorgeous hue of blood red ruby, it has aromas of red delicious apple skins, star anise, roses, petrichor, and tobacco. In the mouth, it greets you with tart Bing cherry, boysenberry, smoked cedar plank, figs, cocoa caramel, and an earthy minerality reflecting the limestone and granite soils of the vineyard, with a long lingering finish. Already drinking nicely in its youth, but built to last. Pairs well with lamb, Osso Bucco, lasagna, pizza, and duck in cherry sauce. Only 20 Magnums Bottled - each is hand numbered and signed in a limited edition bottle.

Maker Name

Dirk Neumann

Vineyard/Orchard Name

Michaud