By Crux Winery
2021 Crux Syrah

Vineyards
Abramson Ranch: W of Santa Rosa; Syrah harvested on Sept 23 at 23.0 degrees Brix
Crazy Run: NW of Windsor; Syrah harvested on Sept 26 at 24.4 degrees Brix; Petite Sirah harvested on Sept 26 at 23.9 degrees Brix
Mounts: W of Healdsburg; Mourvedre harvested on Sept 27 at 24.8 degrees Brix

Production
This Syrah comes from the Abramson Ranch and our estate, Crazy Run Ranch. The cool fall of 2021 produced a full-bodied wine with balanced acidity and without excessive alcohol, which is always our goal. We used 25% new French oak with the remaining in neutral cooperage. A little Petite Sirah and Mourvedre add complexity and length. This wine may be aged for a very long time (10 years or more) in the cellar, if you are able to resist.

Wine Details
Blend: 89% Syrah, 8% Petite Sirah, 3% Mourvedre
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Fermentation: Partial whole berry carbonic fermentation using native yeast; basket pressed after 14 days on the skins
Aging: In 25% new French oak
Filtration and Fining: None
Bottled: June 2023
Alcohol: 14.00%
Released: November 2024
[Information provided by Matador Vino]