2021 Piedrasassi Rim Rock Syrah, Arroyo Grande Valley, USA Malokarpatská almost entirely planted to Grenache

almost entirely planted to Grenache

Strict carbonic maceration with daily racking for 12-13 days in 2 tanks

followed by 15–18 months of élevage in burgundy pièces with roughly 20% new oak

a week or less generally

a bittersweet digestif in the French tradition

2021 Piedrasassi Rim Rock Syrah, Arroyo Grande Valley, USA Malokarpatská almost entirely planted to Grenache100% Syrah Rim Rock Vineyard (San Luis Obispo Coast AVA) Planted in 1988 on own rooted vines (grafted from Chardonnay) Chamise Shaly Loam soils Hand harvested Native yeast fermentation Fermented in concrete 18 months in neutral French oak (12 months in barrique 6 months puncheon) 452 cases produced 12. 4% ABV