In the same mold, the 2016 Syrah Concrete Mama (there’s 5% Viognier) offers incredible purity, with the Rocks funk pushed all the way into the background by thrilling pure fruit. Smoked black fruits, ground pepper, forest floor, and subtle floral notes all flow to a medium to full-bodied Syrah that shines for its seamless texture and incredible elegance.

A Côte-Rôtie style blend of 95% Syrah co-fermented with 5% Viognier from the River Rock vineyard, the 2016 Syrah Concrete Mama hits the mark with a broad and beautiful nose of black pepper, juicy dark fruits and soft mineral essence. Full-bodied on the palate, with an intensely focused and dusty expression, the wine coats the mouth with flavors of mocha, a delicate smokiness and subtle jerky notes and shows a balanced and complex structure across the mid-palate. Flavors of blackberry juice, fresh cracked pepper and elegant red and purple flowers linger in the mouth on the clean and correct finish. This is a beautiful wine. Yum! 197 cases made. - AM