2021 Cep Vineyards Estate Syrah, West Sonoma Coast

Cep is the second label of Peay Vineyards. The Syrah is made from barrels that do not go into either the Peay Les Titans or La Bruma Estate Syrahs and, oftentimes, many of the barrels from a specific block found in a Peay Syrah are also in this cuvée. The quality and style of this Syrah is simply not found in wines at this price point as it is made to be Peay and has impeccable balance, finesse, and site expressiveness.

The 2021 vintage made incredible Syrah. The Cep cuvée is a little more approachable than the Peay Syrahs as it does not have any new oak or whole cluster aromas that need a few years to integrate. Otherwise, this tastes exactly like the Peay Les Titans Syrah. The nose emphasizes blue fruits and violets with white pepper and olive accents. The weight on the palate is medium bodied and not heavy with refreshing acidity that keeps the wine precise and focused. A little of the savory steak and lamb sauce flavors linger on the long finish.