Joe Mesics and Eva Auchincloss own and farm this timber–lined hillside Syrah vineyard, which is perched high above the Russian River just beyond the town of Forestville on the steep southeastern slope of Black Mountain. This cool vintage expressed the vineyard´s less brutish, more refined nature. We will be releasing the Timbervine Syrah in the fall of 2009 to further integrate flavor and structural components.

Though still in barrel, the spiciness of this cool vintage is already expressed in the nose, with lots of white pepper, black olive, grilled meat, candied violet, maple syrup, blackberry and black plum aromas. Graphite, clove, cured meat and cocoa flavors are presented with good thrust and focus on the textural midpalate. The finish lingers prettily, with echoes of espresso, violet and blackberry. Drink now or cellar through at least 2016.

RELEASE DATE: Fall 2008

THE WINE ADVOCATE #180, December 2008
(91-93) points
“The 2007 Syrah Timbervine has a dense purple color, notes of a pine forest intermixed with blackberry and blueberry fruit, a hint of camphor, and a long, fruit-laden, medium to full–bodied mouthfeel with superb purity and length.” — Robert Parker

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