This is a first-time bottling from a very special block of Syrah at the Estate which consistently delivers the most distinctive Syrah from the property.  We attribute the specialness of this fruit to its planting on limestone soils, which only further increases vine stress and produces more intense fruit.  The wine from this block is typically blended into our main Estate Syrah with the other clones because it nicely balances out that wine’s exuberance.  This year delivered such a statement and was such a special wine that we wanted to bottle some of it on its own.