2020 LV Syrah
Lafond Vineyard
Sustainability in Practice Certified Wine
The Lafond Vineyard Syrah uses a special blend of grapes created by winemaker Bruce McGuire that always includes at least 50% fruit from old vines planted in 1972. The Syrah from the Lafond Vineyard’s old vine block produces fruit with complex spice and floral notes. This Syrah is an honest and delicious reflection of the past and present.
This wine showcases the ancient marine soils and the cool coastal climate representing the best of Sta. Rita Hills.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Syrah
Vineyard Designation
Sta. Rita Hills
Harvest Date
October 12, 2020
Sugar
24.8 Brix
Acid
.69
pH
3.35
Bottling Date
July 29, 2022
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
14.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2020 Lafond Vineyard Syrah is a plum color with crimson at the edges. A beautiful bouquet of boysenberry and lavender jumps out of the glass. Strong pepper notes are followed by blackberry and mild leather.
Vineyard Notes
Lafond Vineyard
Production Notes
195 cases
8 barrel lot, 25% new French oak, 16 months in barrel, 55 day extended maceration
Winemaker Notes
75% of the wine is from our grafted Syrah block. In the early 90’s, we grafted Syrah onto Chenin Blanc which had been planted in 1972, 48 years ago. This is our most overt cool climate Syrah. The 25% balance is from 22 year old vines.