Originally planted to cherries in 1910 by the Pedroia family, this cool-climate Syrah vineyard sits atop a majestic ridge peering into the Freestone Valley. We dedicate this vintage to the memory of Vince Pedroia, a renowned veterinarian, a cowboy poet and a gentleman. Given its structure and density, we kept this wine in barrel for 22 months to refine tannins and enhance complexity.

The contrast on the nose between clay soil notes and extravagant ripe fruit typifies this benchmark Cherry Camp, which displays both pedigree and panache in abundance. The explosive bouquet also suggests pluot and blueberry jam, rhubarb, rose petal, prosciutto, cardamom, white pepper, cookie dough, cocoa and coffee. Roasted black raspberry fruit dominates the dense and chewy, slightly peppery midpalate. Full–bodied, extracted, and lush, a purity of fruit carries through the long, layered finish. Though it drinks with plenty of fanfare now, it will continue to evolve through at least 2014.

343 cases produced. $50 per bottle.
RELEASE DATE: October 13, 2008

THE WINE ADVOCATE #174, December 2007
(94-96) points
“The 2006 Syrah Cherry Camp is a gorgeously full-bodied wine with notes of asphalt, truffle, roasted meats, pepper, and oodles of blackberry and cassis fruit, this is a sensationally extracted, silky-textured, full-bodied Syrah with slightly softer acidities than the 2005, but equal levels of concentration and length.” — Robert Parker

INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR #138, May/June 2008
92+ points
“Inky violet color. Intensely spicy nose displays fresh raspberry, violet face powder and printer's ink. Stains the palate with deep, sweet red and dark berry flavors, picking up solid tannic structure with air. Becomes spicier on the finish, which is a touch youthfully wound up but very persistent. Give this the cellaring it deserves.” — Josh Raynolds

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