Vanité W**es 2011 vintage twenty-elevens late bud break and a mild growing season set the stage for the cool climate Syrah vintage of the decade. Yields were brought down to a scant one cluster per shoot delivering amazing results. Four straight days of dry offshore winds were just what the vintage needed to bring in perfection on our November 4th harvest date. Noticeably darker tones than previous vintages, aromas of smoke, tapenade, dusty rose petals and violets are noted on the nose. The mid palate is where this w**e really shines. Its full-bodied structure has incredible depth and purity and flows into a mile long finish combined with perfectly integrated tannins. True to its cool climate roots, this w**e shows that California is capable of producing a w**e of such beauty and depth without being heavy handed or over bearing. A short decant will provide ample integration of the young components and look for it to reach a peak drinking window in 7-10 years. This is just a gorgeous w**e and our vintage of the decade for the Las Madres Vineyard. Fermented with French yeast
Cold Soak at 50 degrees for five days
Maturation period – ten days
Maceration period – seven days
300 Clone 25.5 Brix at harvest
174 Clone 26.5 Brix at harvest
Barrel Aging: 24 months in 100% new French Oak Barrels
Varietal: 89% Las Madres Syrah co-fermented with 11% White Hawk Viognier
Alcohol: 13.8% by volume
PRODUCTION: 48 cases
Limited quantities of the 2010 & 2012 vintages also available. All Syrah vinified from the same varietal and vineyard.
