Paradise Road Vineyard, Santa Barbara County

The Paradise Road vineyard is located deep in the Santa Ynez Mountains on the banks of the rugged upper Santa Ynez River. The warm days and cool mountain nights, along with iron-rich soils, result in a unique expression of the Syrah varietal.

Characteristics The 2006 Paradise Road Syrah is done in the Côte-Rôtie style, co-fermented with 3% Viognier. This wine shows well developed elements of black cherry and cassis and is embraced by compact, dusty tannins. This wine is layered with complexity and multidimensional structure.

Composition 97% Syrah Noir, 3% Viognier

PH 3.6

Total acidity 0.65 g / 100 ml

Barrel aging 33 months

Oak profile 33% New French Oak and 67% Neutral French Oak

Release date October 2009

Cases produced 70

Price $30