Kale Hyde Vineyard Syrah 2016

In 2008, Kale and his wife Ranko set out to create Rhône-inspired wines from extraordinary vineyards in Northern California under their own label, Kale Wines. Fruit for this release comes from the prestigious Hyde vineyard, primarily known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a small amount of Syrah Noir Clone coming from Block 5. Only 122 cases were made. Kale describes Côte-Rôtie-style blend comprising of only Syrah and Viognier: "The aromatics from the Viognier fulfill the senses, (with)... white pepper, bacon fat, and wild blackberry...The mouthfeel is structured with graphite that highlights the freshness.”