Description

 Grapes

Syrah (90%), Viognier (10%)

 Vineyard & Terroir

Kobler Family Vineyard is located on a slightly elevated ridge along the eastern border of Green Valley in the Russian River Valley, and its distinguishing climatic influences are cool temperatures, fog and afternoon breezes.

 Vinification

For this vintage of the Kobler Family Vineyard Syrah, we used native yeast and co-fermented the Syrah and Viognier together. 50% whole cluster fermentation was employed to add structure and bring aromatic lift to the bouquet. For 2016, there was 22 months of élevage with no new oak.

 Production

14.0% ABV • 311 cases

 Drink By

5–15 years

 Aroma & Palate

The Viognier continues to add its beautiful stone fruit component – namely, apricot – and combination of vibrancy on the nose and finesse on the palate. The white pepper and peppered-salami qualities that are classic personality traits of Kobler are enhanced in this vintage by unusually increased notes of plum and currants on the nose.

 Food Pairing

We’re equally happy opening this wine at a holiday dinner as we are with take-out gyros. It just works on many levels.

Tech Sheet  /  Bottle Image  /  Label Image