2016 Laevus

2016 Laevus Syrah - Petite Sirah

 Tasting Notes

 Aromas of black plum, raspberry liqueur, crushed rock, dark chocolate and baking spice. Layered on the palate are flavors of juicy  plums, cherry  compote, boysenberry, cinnamon, spiced fruitcake and leather. Ample polished tannins support a rich and silky mouthfeel  with espresso on the  finish. 

The Specs

 AVA: Red Mountain

 Vineyard: Red Heaven

 Varieties: 53% Syrah and 47% Petite Sirah, co-fermented

 Harvest Date: 09/23/2016

 Winemaking: Cold soak, BM 4X4 yeast, extended maceration, natural malolactic fermentation

 Oak: 21 months in 22% new French oak (Dargaud & Jaegle Vosges Puncheon, medium toast) and 78% neutral French oak 

 Bottling: Unfined and unfiltered

 Alcohol: 15.5%

 Cases Produced: 237