2020 Alondra Syrah
$25.00
Kurt Ashurst’s Syrah vineyard surrounds his home outside Hopland in Mendocino County. In the current climate of globalization and consolidation, this 2 acre plot is a labor of love for the Ashurst family. While this Syrah is often a component of our Red Belly blend, we bottled the 2020 separately as an homage to this heritage site.
Ruby red. 2020 Alondra Syrah is a medium-bodied interpretation of this classic Northern Rhone varietal. The aromatics feature red raspberry, grilled meat and leather with a touch of Provencal spice box. The fruit emerges generously on the palate with the red to black fruits complimented by a caramel inflected barrel spice and cracked black pepper. This nuanced and medium-bodied palate impression leads into a finish of integrated tannins with the fruit and spice components in total concert.
