The 2017 Syrah is made up of 93.6% Syrah and 6.4% Viognier, a slightly higher Viognier co-ferment this vintage. It was made with about 20% whole bunches and no new oak was used. It bursts from the glass with bold notes of wild blueberries, fresh black cherries and black raspberries with touches of tar, licorice, cracked pepper, violets and garrigue with a waft of bouquet garni. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid backbone of firm, rounded tannins and racy freshness, finishing with tons of pepper, spice and black fruit layers. 1,039 cases produced.