The Hope family’s estate vineyard offers perfect conditions for growing standout Syrah. These include warm days, cool nights and afternoon breezes with maritime influences from the Pacific Ocean, located just 22 miles away. The soils are clay-based but integrated with small, water-worn limestone deposits that help to keep the ground well-drained. High-density vine spacing allows each plant to produce smaller yields with concentrated color and flavors. The estate is planted to several Syrah clones, and this is the first red variety to be picked each season.
The 2021 growing season culminated in a banner vintage across Paso Robles. The tone was set with normal weather patterns into early spring. Periodic heat spells in summer and fall were buffered by prevailing mild weather.

Three different Syrah clones combine to create layered textures, while a dense and brooding cool-climate character is cultivated by the vineyard’s persistent marine influence.

16 Months in 100% Once Used French Oak

February 2023