Haynes Vineyard - Syrah Forgeron 2021
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$149.00
For the first time in the long history of Haynes Vineyard, a single-vineyard, single-estate winery has been established on this legendary site. The vineyard is renowned as the crown jewel of Coombsville, possessing a combination of climate conditions and history that make its terroir entirely unique: a patchwork of soils, including diatomaceous earth and volcanic rock, an early planting of the famous Wente clone of Chardonnay, and a position as the coolest site in Coombsville.
Winemaker Nico Cueva, formerly of Kosta Brown, considers the winemaking team the stewards of the land, making Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah with a sense of place. Originally an organic farmer, Nico has a deep connection to and respect for the land, bringing to Haynes his commitment to natural farming. Haynes seeks to both honor and innovate the classic winemaking style of Napa Valley through low intervention winemaking to craft wines of intent that allow the vineyard to take center stage.
pure expression of Syrah, this wine follows the tradition of great Syrahs of Rhône. The wines are naturally fermented, gently pressed, and aged in neutral foudre. Beautiful denseness and texture without the expression of over-ripe character.
100% Syrah. Certified Organic and Biodynamic. Aged for 10 months in large oak casks.
" The 2021 Syrah Forgeron emerges from a block planted in 2000. Rich, deep and layered in the glass, the 2021 is so inviting. Here, too, the stems (100%) are impeccably balanced within the wine's frame. Readers will find a potent yet delicate Syrah with a good deal of floral and spice notes, but less in the way of savory/peppery impressions" - 96 points, Antonio Galloni Vinous
"A bright and focused red with very fine tannins that give tension and energy. Blackberry, spice and some flint. Floral, too. Medium-bodied. Vivid. Drink or hold.” - 97 points, James Suckling
Producer: Haynes Vineyard
Country: USA
Region: California
Varietal: Syrah
Appellation: Coombsville - Napa Valley
Vintage: 2021
Size: 750ml