Baldassari Syrah 2021 Nolan Vineyard Bennett Valley

Winery Notes: "We source our Syrah grapes from Nolan Vineyard in Bennett Valley, Sonoma County. Bennett Valley has large areas of rocky- volcanic soil that is well drained and provides an outstanding mix of rock and rich volcanic soil that is exceptional for growing high quality wine grapes. This American Viticultural Area (AVA), though further inland, is a cool grape growing region due to the gap adjacent to the Sonoma Mountain which allows fog to push inland from the coast during the warm summer months. Heavy marine layers flood the valley suppressing day time temperatures and provide a temperate growing season. The result, concentrated fruit, inky hued wines, intense flavors and higher native acidity due to the cool growing season. Syrah grown in cooler climates bursts with exotic blueberry fruit and Lavender with subtle touches of cracked pepper, wild game and sage.