Twenty-nineteen marked our 2nd vintage working with the La Cruz Vineyard. We are beginning to understand the nuances

of the vineyard more deeply. There is an inherent richness and depth to the fruit from this site which requires restraint to

preserve the purity and balance of the finished wine. Two selections of Syrah were harvested between September 20th and

the 28th. The Noir selection was picked first. True to name, Noir brings dark fruit and structure which act as the backbone

of the wine. The following week, the Alban selection was harvested. The Alban gives red-fruited freshness, ample acidity,

and is perfect for whole-cluster fermentation. The soaring aromatics of the Alban clone from La Cruz Vineyard always

evokes a sense memory of the wines of Allemand. Together these contrasting components blend beautifully and build a

wine of depth, purity, and freshness. Farmed using strictly organic and Biodynamic practices. 100% native fermentation,

no additions, 50% whole cluster fermented, bottled unfined and unfiltered. (13.3% alc), 9 barrels produced.