2017 Belharra Las Madres Syrah  MAGNUM

14.5% alcohol, 122 Cases produced, Retail $40

Fermented in open-top fermenters, aged in 20% New French oak, no fining or filtering, aged 18 months, full malo

Sonoma had an ideal growing season in 2017, and Las Madres showcases a fantastically rich Syrah. Rendered fat and beef broth intensify the classic crushed violets on the nose. The richness and roundness continue on the pallet with elements of white pepper, cassis, and liquorice. Wrapped in the cool-climate olive tapenade characteristic of the Carneros, the broadness of this wine lingers through a long finish.