Variety: Shiraz

Vintage: 2005

Case Production: 1,150 cases

Appellation: Amador County

Oak: 100% French Oak, 33% new

Alcohol: 15.5%

Tasting Notes:

This inky Shiraz displays incredible layers of black pepper and vanilla revolving around a core of blackberries and red cherries, complimenting the wines full-bodied structure. It has an elegant and silky tannin profile that will continue to develop with further cellaring.

This vineyard is planted to a Shiraz clone, hence the name. The berries are small and spherical with concentrated flavors in turn producing wines of great structure and intensity.

I recommend pairing this wine with some nice BBQ ribs, steak or perhaps some Mediterranean cuisine.