2021 Estate Syrah

Blend: 51% Carhartt Mesa, 49% Carhartt Canyon

Nose (aromas): sagebrush, clove, elderberry

Flavor (palate): black currant, dark chocolate, oiled leather

Winemaker’s Notes: The 2021 Estate Syrah is rich, rustic, and layered, reflecting the cooler, longer ripening vintage. It pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses like Manchego or Comté, which complement the wine’s dark fruit and herbal nuances. For a vegetarian option, try herb-de-Provence roasted mushrooms or ratatouille, which echo the wine’s earthy, aromatic profile. On the meat side, grilled ribeyes or wild game stew bring out the wine’s structure and depth. For a lighter, herb-driven fourth option, a slow-roasted vegetable tart with olives and thyme highlights the wine’s finesse and balanced acidity. Decanting for 45 minutes is recommended to allow the wine to open fully and reveal all its layers.

Aging Potential: Now - 2030+

Additional Notes: Compared to the 2020 vintage, which showed riper fruit and earlier development, and the 2022, which leans brighter and more lifted, the 2021 Syrah offers a deeper, more brooding expression of our estate vineyards. The wine spent 18 months in barrel and over two years in bottle before release, allowing tannins to soften and complexity to build gracefully.

''The 2021 vintage was a cooler, longer vintage, giving the Syrah density, earthy complexity, and a beautiful herbal focus. Working with both Carhartt Mesa and Carhartt Canyon fruit allows us to create a wine that feels layered, rustic, and balanced, reflecting our heritage style. The dark fruits, oiled leather, and warm spices reveal themselves slowly in the glass, and the extended bottle age has helped this wine open and find its rhythm. For us, this is a beautiful example of a Northern Rhône–inspired Syrah from our estate: earthy, herbal, and elegant. It’s a wine that rewards patience and thoughtful food pairing opportunities.''

- BROOKE CARHARTT, CO-WINEMAKER