A juicy Syrah with a slight savory smokiness, lighter than many of its West Coast counterparts.
Variety: 100% Syrah
Vineyard: Steelhead Run Vineyard
Location: Applegate Valley AVA, OR
Alcohol: 13.5%
Production: 300 cases
Beautiful smoke, iron and tapenade are present, with a vibrant juiciness that makes it lighter on its feet than many of its West Coast Syrah counterparts.
Fermented 100% whole cluster for seven days, followed by 20 days of occasional treading, and an additional 35 days of submerged cap extended maceration.
Steelhead Run is Iruai’s primary vineyard source in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon. Right on the banks of the Applegate River, Steelhead Run is nestled in the middle of a beautiful alpine valley in the Siskiyou Mountains. The moderating influences of the river and a slightly higher elevation for the region at around 2,000ft makes this by far the latest fruit to come into the winery.
