2016 Baker Ranch
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- About This Wine
- Vintage Notes
- Vineyard Notes
- Wine Profile
- Technical Details
One of our most desirable and unique wines, the 2016 Baker Ranch Syrah is both delicate and structured. This wine goes through 50% whole cluster fermentation. The stem inclusion leads to a fuller mouth feel and graceful texture while also enhancing the wine’s distinct aromatics. Aromas of black pepper, savory spices, blackberries and violets are joined by plums, cloves and menthol. Across the palate, the remarkable weight and stunning freshness of this Baker Ranch Syrah conjures flavors of fresh cranberry, pink peppercorn and fennel.
The 2016 growing season had an early start partly due to winter and spring rains, which were a welcome reprieve to the drought conditions of 2012-2015. Furthermore, the warm and dry summer also contributed to the early start to harvest. These factors came together to produce a higher yield of fruit.
Syrah is exceedingly hard to find in the Pinot Noir-centric Anderson Valley, though Baker Ranch dared to plant it, and it delivers with flying colors. Sustainably farmed and wonderfully expressive, this wine offers a unique addition to the Copain Syrah portfolio.
Aromas: Ground black peppercorn, savory, clove, blackberries, violets
Palate: Medium plus weight on the palate. Plums, cloves, menthol, pink peppercorn, fennel
The 2016 growing season had an early start partly due to winter and spring rains, which were a welcome reprieve to the drought conditions of 2012-2015. Furthermore, the warm and dry summer also contributed to the early start to harvest. These factors came together to produce a higher yield of fruit.
Syrah is exceedingly hard to find in the Pinot Noir-centric Anderson Valley, though Baker Ranch dared to plant it, and it delivers with flying colors. Sustainably farmed and wonderfully expressive, this wine offers a unique addition to the Copain Syrah portfolio.
Aromas: Ground black peppercorn, savory, clove, blackberries, violets
Palate: Medium plus weight on the palate. Plums, cloves, menthol, pink peppercorn, fennel
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