2022 Canvasback Red Mountain Syrah Red Heaven Vineyard
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With an ideal location on Red Mountain, Red Heaven Vineyard is situated on a gentle, south-east facing slope that has exceedingly well-drained soils. Planted to the Joseph Phelps and Tablas Creek Syrah Clones, the coveted grapes from this standout site have produced a wine with mesmerizing aromas of violet, incense, scorched earth, tobacco leaf and macerated red fruit.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
Winemaker Notes
This single vineyard Syrah is vibrant with aromas of baked dark cherry, blackberry and savory hints of pork fat and aged gouda that invite exploration. On the palate, lively energy and minerality accompany flavors of dark cherry, mountain berry and plum skin, with red florals and a touch of green olive adding depth to this adventurous, yet food friendly, wine.
Production
Beginning with an April snowstorm that delayed budbreak but caused no significant damage, the 2022 vintage was marked by its cool nature. While a cold, wet spring helped to saturate the soils, it also delayed flowering until mid-June. Midsummer was mild and temperate, with temperatures finally rising to 90º in late-June. With only 17 summer days over 100º, tannin formation was moderated, resulting in plush, rich textures. As harvest approached, we benefitted from an absurdly perfect stretch of warm, dry weather, with temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s throughout September and October providing extended hangtime and ideal conditions for achieving velvety tannins and great complexity. Harvest concluded on November 2nd, yielding wines with remarkable freshness, bright acidity, and profoundly expressive flavors.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Red Mountain
Vineyard Designation
Red Heaven Vineyard
Acid
0.68 g/100 ml
pH
4.11
Aging
Aged 16 months in 100% French oak 31% new, 69% neutral
Alcohol %
14.5
