JEMROSE VINEYARD, 2006 | VALENTI RANCH, 2006 | THE UNKNOWN, 2006 | MA FILLE, 2007

JEMROSE VINEYARD, 2006
Syrah, Bennett Valley
45 cases produced

SHANE'S NOTES
Wrapped in white pepper, the bouquet of cassis, blackberries, violets and minerals tickle the nose. The color is as dark as a moonless night and the wine envelops your palate. Sweet tannins provide a gorgeous bridge to the finish woven with a dark chocolate, iron, and grilled meats.

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VALENTI RANCH, 2006
Syrah, Anderson Valley
70 cases produced

SHANE'S NOTES
Explosive! The wine looks like motor-oil and delivers like no other. Not flashy, the bouquet is an entrancing amalgam of blackberries, currant, white pepper, anise, and gun flint. It is expansive through the mid-palate and picks up momentum as it moves towards the back end. The gripping tannins buttress a powerhouse wine. The finish holds your attention and leaves an indelible mark.

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THE UNKNOWN, 2006
Syrah, Sonoma County
125 cases produced

SHANE'S NOTES
Blueberries, currant, and huckleberry strike you immediately. Imbued with an inky black color the Unknown rests in your glass waiting to be unleashed. It posses a luscious sweet core that slowly evolves into black pepper, violets, and milk chocolate. Firm tannins support a wine of purity and balance.

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MA FILLE, 2007
Rosé, Sonoma County
100 cases produced

SHANE'S NOTES
The saignée of syrah from select vineyards, the 2007 Ma Fille is dedicated to my daughter Stella. In the glass, the neon pink color creates a sense of anticipation. The first whiff uncovers a flashy watermelon, grapefruit, and strawberry nose. Laser acidity and balance make the delicate Ma Fille a pleasure to drink. The mid-palate is soft and expresses hints of pomegranate and passion fruits. The finishes races through your mouth and exhorts you to take another sip.

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