Halcon Vineyard Syrah 2018
Vintage 2018
Bottle Sizes 750ml
Country United States
Region California
Appellation Yorkville Highlands
Wine Type Red - Still
Varietals 100% Syrah
Farming Organic practicing
Vineyard Halcon vineyard is a dramatic vineyard located at 2,500 ft elevation with extremely rocky soils in the Yorkville Highlands. The vineyard is planted to Chave, Estrella River and Tablas Creek clones.
Soil Fractured shale, mica-shist, quartz rich rock.
Viticulture Vineyards are farmed using organic methods.
Vinification Foot stomped and whole cluster fermented with tapering punchdowns. Basket Pressed at dryness to neutral oak for 10 month élevage and bottle aged for an additional 14 months prior to expected release.
Aging 10 months in neutral barrels and 14 months in bottle.