2020 Peay Vineyards La Bruma Estate Syrah, West Sonoma Coast

We made eight barrels of La Bruma Syrah in 2020. That’s it. This winter we ripped out and replanted a third of the acreage that usually goes into La Bruma so this will continue to be a small cuvée for the next 4-5 years. The profile of the 2020 reflects the warmth of the vintage. The nose leads with blackberry jam and jasmine notes akin to a high-quality Crozes. A liquid ink flavor (what you never had a pen explode in your mouth?) creeps into the round, silky mid-palate. The wine finishes with soft tannins and a smoky, bacon quality. It is ready to go on release and will age though perhaps will be ready sooner than other vintages due to the warmth of the 2020 vintage.