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.

The spiciness of this cool vintage is 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.

346 cases produced. $50 per bottle.
RELEASE DATE: Fall 2009
**SOLD OUT**

STEVEN TANZER'S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR, May/June 2010
92-94 points
“Opaque purple. Blackcurrant, minerals and smoked meat on the primary nose. Suave on entry, then packed with sweet dark fruit flavor in the middle, gaining structure with air. Not a weighty style but juicy and punchy, with well-delineated flavors of boysenberry, black cherry, licorice and candied violet. This seamless, sappy wine finishes with fine-grained tannins and impressive energy. ”— Josh Raynolds

THE WINE ADVOCATE #187, February 2010
94 points
“Already displaying great complexity, the 2007 Syrah Timbervine is the most evolved of the 2007 Syrahs. It offers smoky bacon fat, black cherry, black currant, tar, and incense notes in its full-bodied, rich personality. Its complex aromatics and flavors as well as its velvety style make it hard to resist at present, but this 2007 should evolve for 8-10 years. ” — Robert Parker

STEVEN TANZER'S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR, May/June 2009
94 points
“Inky ruby. Explosive, highly perfumed aromas of black raspberry, blueberry, smoky minerals and incense, with a strong undercurrent of black pepper. Impressively pure and spicy, offering sweet red and dark berry flavors, velvety texture and a slow-building floral pastille quality. Gains freshness on the finish, which strongly echoes the spice and mineral notes. This is one to put away, but there'd be no crime in drinking a bottle now.” —Josh Raynolds

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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