2023 Terue Syrah

Chocolate covered cherry and black plum are first, trailed by pepper and the scent of rain on stone. Cool-climate brightness keeps the dark fruit honest and to prevent the palate from failing flat. The tannins are tailored, deliberate, and the finish lingers in a rich and satisfying way. 

Only 150 cases produced!

Flavor Notes

Blueberry
Cherry
Violets
Cinnamon

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Dave McIntyre, Washington Post
"Red cherry aromas jump out of the glass drawing you in with hints of herbs and black pepper highlighted by floral characters. With flavors of red plum skin and cinnamon lingering elegantly with the aromatics that pull through from the nose this wine is a party in a glass. Fun and full of personality. It gives and gives and leave you wanting more."
Jen Cossey
General Manager/Sommelier
"If you're the type of person that finds themselves drifting into prose, allow this wine to be sanctuary. Bold black plum laved in subtle chocolate covered cherry with spiced clove and a savory finish. Structured like a paragraph, as lovely as a poem. Allow yourself to get lost."
Jakob Bailey
Production Associate
"This wine opens with lifted aromatics of violet and lavender, layered over red currant, raspberry, strawberry, and kirsch, with a subtle fennel note. The palate turns darker and more savory, offering blackberry, bramble, black cherry, and black plum accented by lavender and black pepper. Medium-plus acidity balances the full-bodied structure, leading into a polished medium-plus finish."
Tim Mance
Senior Tasting Lead

Winemaking Notes

The 2023 growing season kicked off with a late budbreak, reminiscent of 2011. Following bud break, a sudden shift to warm, dry weather marked the season, with only one June rain event.

Ideal summer weather prevailed until a brief hot spell in August. Harvest commenced in late August, progressing smoothly until rains in September, which delayed picking but alleviated drought stress.

Overall, fruit quality remained excellent, with balanced acidity and moderate sugars. While rain disrupted harvest timing, some fruit still met the 100-day bloom-to-harvest rule, suggesting no significant quality differences pre- and post-rain. 2023 wines will have beautiful concentration, exceptional freshness, and flavors.

Type
Red
Region
Oregon
Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton
Vintage
2023
Vineyards
Deux Vert Vineyard
Case production
150
Aging
Aged for 18 months in neutral oak.
Crush format
hand-picked, hand-sorted and 100% destemmed fruit.
Fermentation
Stainless steel open-top fermenters.
Bottling date
2025-04-09
Harvest date
2023-10-02
Vessel
Neutral Oak.
Alcohol percentage
12.5%
Residual sugar
N/A
Ph
3.95
Acid
4.99 g/L

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