2019 was a wonderful vintage with warm mild days during the growing season which allowed for full ripening and a bountiful harvest. All of our fruit was off the vine well before the late October wild fires. The wines are layered, showing depth and balance.

Cartello Syrah is a homage to all the greats from the Northern Rhone in France. In an effort to retain the Syrah’s hallmark signature of spice and pepper, a higher percentage of whole cluster during fermentation comes into play here. Followed by 24 months in second and third-use French oak. The wine is unmistakably sun-kissed by the California climate and retains great freshness and acidity.