Samsara Melville Vineyard Syrah Santa Rita Hills CA 2011
The Melville Vineyard Syrah is 50% whole-cluster pressed. It was fermented with native yeasts in 100% neutral French oak barrels. The Samsara sections of Melville Vineyard are just behind the winery - 8 rows of vines in deep, light-textured sandy loam soil. The vines, planted 1998, are 100% Estrella clone on two different low-vigor rootstocks. Earl Grey tea, sage, rosemary, mint and crushed rose petals lift from the glass. It is deeply spiced, peppery and savory, and explosive.Black cherries, pepper, mint, violets and spices. It possesses striking varietal nuance and tons of character in an exuberant, flashy style