Winemaker Notes:
2007 "4-2, A" is a blend of Syrah from the Serenade, Steelhead Run, Fly High (King Vineyard) and Sam's Valley Vineyards. Each of these vineyards contributes positively to the blend. Serenade provides warm, round fruit while the cooler Steelhead Run site gives classic aromatics and refreshing acidity. The Fly High Vineyard adjoins our Estate and provides an alluring licorice quality. Lastly, Sam's Valley Vineyard, by far the warmest site in Southern Oregon, contributes backbone and an underlying leather and spice. Larger barrels are favored for their more subtle oak contribution and slower aging properties preserving fruit and terroir. The name "4-2, A" was coined by our young daughter Margaux. "4-2,A" or "fortooay" (think Cabernet, Chardonnay, Viognier) was the varietal name she gave to her own impromptu blends of water and fruit juice.

Tasting Notes:
Aromas of anise, black cherry and white pepper evolve from the glass over time. The wine is substantial, but soft in style, with a lean, mineral profile. "4-2, A" is closer in style to the wines of the Northern Rhone.

Aging:
Racked to barrel day after pressing. Aged in large, 98 gal., French Oak barrels. Demptos and Francois Freres, 90% new and 10% 1 yr. old. Lees stirred regularly throughout the first quarter. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.