2018 Stonebridge Syrah Reserve
2018 Stonebridge Syrah Reserve
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Vintage: 2018
Varietal: 100% Syrah
Appellation: St. David’s Bench, Niagara-on-the-Lake VQAO
Alcohol: 13.2%
Barrels: 30 months in second use French Oak Barrel
Production: 25 cases (and 6 bottles in Magnum)
More about Wine and Ratings
More about Wine and Ratings
The grapes for this single vineyard, small batch wine are from St. David's Bench sub-appellation, the warmest appellation in Niagara . The site, far inland from the moderating influence of the lake, boasts a warm growing season ideally gifted for this ripe and spicy Syrah.
Wild fermented and aged in French oak barrel for 30 months.
Single Vineyard. Vegan Friendly.
Ratings: 92 Michael Godel
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
By Michael Godel, Wine Align (Rating 92)
Reserve by way of syrah is a reductive, intensely white peppery and surely ambitious approach to grape and place. Coming from the warm St. David’s Bench sub-appellation and while the alcohol (at 13.2 percent) is anything but elevated there is a swarthy sense of both intensity and concentration that can’t be missed. Lots of wood to be sure in thick drops of vanilla and then a toasty spice permeating every pore. Grand example with medium tannins and one
that should age quite well though some furtheri ntegration will serve to stretch out the fruit. Drink 2024-2028. Tasted April 2023.
