2021 "Spiders from Mars" Syrah 750mL

One vineyard. 4 puncheons. 190 cases. "Ziggy Stardust Block" at Elevation Vineyard. Mountain terroir etched in stone. Broken basalt. Meter-by-meter spacing. 45-degree slope. Foot crushed. 100% whole cluster. Native fermentation. Stems. Neutral oak. Aged for 20 months on the lees. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Potpourri. Asian spices. Floral. Green olives. Green peppercorn. Huckleberries. Pomegranate. Fresh citrus. Fresh acidity. Share with friends.

Vinous - 96 Points
The 2021 Syrah Spiders From Mars is a veritable spice box, bursting from the glass with an array of incense, garrigue, black olives and red plums. Soft and supple on the palate, this comes across as savory, nearly salty in character. Sour citrus contrasts tart wild berry fruits that saturate. Inner violet and lavender tones resonate as tangerine and blackberry hints mingle with gently grippy tannins through the long yet remarkably fresh finale. This is 100% whole-cluster fermentation and all-neutral wood. Wow. While still needing time, the Spiders from Mars is off-the-charts delicious.