2008 Syrah "Le Pousseur"

$20 per bottle / $216 per case
$17 per bottle / $192 per case (Members)

Brilliant deep garnet with rose highlights and a bewitching perfume of ripe black cherry, plum, and anise, plus an earthiness that’s evocative of the Northern Rhône cuvées of Cornas. Supple tannins yield to bright, brambly berries, black cherry, red currant, plum, and licorice. Silky and nuanced, with a juicy core that balances the fruit and earth.

Our ’08 Syrah “Le Pousseur” is named for an alchemist and trickster, but is withal an incredibly accessible wine, great by the glass but also a felicitous partner to all manner of roasted meats, poultry, game, wild mushrooms, and well aged cheeses.

Vital Statistics
Varietal Blend: 100% syrah
Appellation: Central Coast
Vineyards: 62% Alamo Creek, 23%, Terra Bella, 15% Chequera
Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%
TA: 7.8 g/L
pH: 3.71
Serving Temp: 55-60ºF
Cellaring: 5+ years from release (Oct. 2011) Production: 2,155 cases