Stringer Cellars Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah

Tasting notes & discussion 14

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Typically $56/bottle from Stringer Cellars
Vintage 2021 from Mendocino County
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About Stringer Cellars: “Their winemaking philosophy is simple: Use the finest grapes they can find from the best vineyard sites in California to make small lot wines you will not soon forget. Casey employs minimalist winemaking techniques, allowing the fruit and individual vineyards to shine through in each bottle.”

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TASTING NOTES: “The 2021 Alder Springs Syrah promises both immediate enjoyment and the potential for graceful aging. A deep, nearly opaque dark garnet color, this Syrah beckons with a captivating nose. Cherry bark, boysenberry, red currant, and black raspberries harmonize with intriguing hints of tamari soy sauce, bergamot, and black tea. Earthy elements of cedar, porcini mushrooms, and pine resin add depth, while a touch of wild lingonberry rounds out the bouquet. The palate impresses with chewy tannins and a waxy, mouth-coating texture. Cocoa nib, dried goji berries, and wild blueberries mingle with fresh thyme and alpine strawberries, creating a dynamic flavor profile. Tangerine peel and pink peppercorn provide brightness and complexity, all heightened by an insanely mouthwatering acidity. This wine is vibrant, refreshing, and full of life.” (AbV 14.88%, pH 3.78, TA 6.1 g/L)

VARIETALS: Syrah

BARRELS: 15 months in French oak, 50% new.

PAIRS WITH: N/A

THAT REMINDS ME OF: Alder trees, perhaps.

These trees are all over the northern hemisphere and make up a chunk of the birch family. They are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves in the fall, and flower with fluffy catkins. What’s a catkin? Those flowers that look like cat tails, basically. If you’re ever in a survival situation, you might even be able to eat the alder catkins for some protein. Unfortunately, they can be pretty bitter, so maybe don’t just bite ‘em raw?

The wood of the alder tree, however, has its uses. It’s used for smoking meats, and is pretty dang good at standing up to water. Venice is pretty much built on the stuff (which they had to bring over from other countries). Fender uses the wood for guitar bodies, and it’s a useful hardwood for furniture. And to bring it full circle, it contains tannin!

Stringer Cellars Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah

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