2022 Stoller Single Acre Syrah

NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER

The Single Acre Syrah opens with aromas of ripe plum and damp forest floor, with earthy notes of graphite and cedar lingering underneath. The tannins are plentiful and fine, framing an ample amount of fresh, brambly fruit on the palate. As the wine evolves in the glass, high-toned floral notes begin to emerge, a product of the co-fermentation with Viognier.

VINTAGE OVERVIEW

The 2022 growing season was full of surprises that resulted in a miracle harvest of delicious, age-worthy wines with balance and vibrancy. The vintage kicked off with a cold and wet spring that turned worrisome when an unusually late-season freeze event affected lower-lying sections of the vineyard. Slowly but surely, temperatures began to warm by midMay and continued to rise throughout the summer, allowing the vines to flourish. Harvest commenced on September 13, almost four weeks behind recent vintages. Fortunately, moderate temperatures and clear skies facilitated a steady intake of fruit until finished on October 21.