Summer June barbecues start and end with Syrah! Our "Syrah 2 Ways Duo" hails from the same single block in our Haymaker Vineyard on Howell Mountain. While the grill heats up, start with the refreshing 2017 Rosé of Syrah and then pair your meal with our full bodied 2013 Syrah.
A burst of watermelon starts the palate, followed by strawberry and pomegranate with hints of citrus blossom. We use the direct press method, allowing for a lush and rich texture, balanced by a well integrated acidity that gives a mouth watering finish. Our dry Mediterranean style Rosé is superb for sipping on its own or enjoying with spring green salads or a seafood dish.
The 2014 growing season was marked by kind weather, a few curveballs and an abundant crop. The winter was one of the driest on record, but heavy rains before bud break gave the vines a well timed drink. The dry winter produced berries smaller in size, but more concentrated with flavors, and an earlier than normal harvest showed immediate promise of high quality. Gorgeous black fruit, gravel, violets, black cherry, anise, juicy palate with nice stucture and velvety tannins along with chocolate flavors. Finishes with very elegant bittersweet tannins.
Through our barrel program we identify a select few barrels that exhibit extreme complexity and richness. Our Cabernet Sauvignon is black, inky color with delicate aromas of cherry, tar, cedar, blackberry pie, toast, vanilla, currant, char, and peppercorn. Rich, juicy, huge structure that “won’t frighten the horses” of cherry, blackberry, cassis, coffee, vanilla, dark and milk chocolate. Long, rich, spicy finish.
Our 2013 Mountaineer is black with ruby edges. Expressive, profound aroma with numerous red, blue, black fruits, black and jasmine tea. The mouth is soft, opulent, blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, and currant with notes of espresso. A complex and hedonistic wine. Wine Spectator 92.
With the grapes growing at 1000' elevation above the frost line, the location lends itself to producing high quality Petite Sirah grapes. This is a classy version of Petite Sirah with smooth, dense blackberry and cherry flavors. The increadible color and firm tannins confirm it is a petite Sirah. With its famous heartiness, this is the ultimate fancy burger or gourmet thin crust pizza wine!
Our Syrah is elegant, structured, and balanced. Rich boysenberry, blueberry, strawberry, black pepper and subtle hints of voilet with lush tannins. Finished rich and staisfying. Burgess Syrah is enchanting by iteslf or with food. This wine is our most versatile.
Lemon-lime, pineapple, mango, key-lime pie with yummy crust. Full flavored and impeccably, elegantly, balanced amounts fo fruit, wood, and acidity. Dry, but very fruity finish.
Malbec is a very versatile grape and can be used to blend, as found in many world class Bordeaux blends, or create interesting wines on its own. Our Malbec is a dark ruby/purple with an expressive aroma of cherry cider, passion fruit, chocolate, jasmine, and black tea. The flavors are bright, soft, mouth-filling, juicy, and fruity with blackberry, black currant, cherry, and blueberry.
A fresh, bright nose of blackberry, cherry, and savory black olives. Black with ruby around the edges in color. Juicy and firm black cherry, brambleberry, and dark chocolate with dusty- brute tannins.
These are two of our most unique wines! They are each from single blocks from a single vineyard, our Haymaker Vineyard on the east side of the mountain. More, we only make these wines in great vintages! The ideal 2013 growing season meant winemaker Kelly Woods was able to craft the Malbec and Petit Verdot as single varieties with all their varietal characteristics.
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This wine has vibrant aromas of cherry and strawberry with hints of dried flowers, savory herbs, and a dash of white pepper. The perfect balance of acid and soft tannins compliments the silky smooth texture and flavors of cherry cola and black currents.
Dark, ruby red in color with gorgeous aromas of cherry, lavender, rose, blackberry, plum, and sasparilla. The generous flavors are juicy, dense, and persistent with a core of cherry, plum, chocolate-covered strawberry, and notes of baking spices.
Complex aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, cherry, vanilla, spice. This rich mountain wine shows true Cabernet flavor, densly packed, and with a full body.
