2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Santa Barbara County
Harvest Dates Late October 2024
Brix at Harvest 25.5°
Sites One undisclosed neighboring Ballard Canyon vineyard, selected after separate lots from four neighboring vineyards were compared
Fermentation Vessels Open-top stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Fruit from four neighboring Ballard Canyon vineyards farmed by Ruben Solorzano was vinified separately; all fruit was 100% destemmed. The selected single-site lot matured for seven months in a neutral 500 L French Vache Forest Ermitage puncheon. Production was 490 cases.
Certifications CCOF
Tasting Notes Fresh perfume, muddled berry, menthol, mocha, red fruit, lavender, graphite, fine tannins, delicate sweetness, silky texture and bright finish