2022 Darling Syrah, Saint Marks Vineyard, Russian River Valley
94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
Tasting Notes
“From vines near Joseph Swan on a 5-acre terraced vineyard consisting of 100% dry-farmed Goldridge sandy loam soils, the 2022 Syrah Saint Marks Vineyard saw 15 months in all neutral barrels. It has a great deal of complexity on the nose and is 100% whole cluster, with notes of incense, pancetta, toasted earth, licorices, and fresh plums. Mouthwatering and structured, it’s medium to full-bodied, and while it fills the palate, it’s light on its feet, with bright acidity that stays refined. it offers wonderful length and is going to improve if given a chance to rest in the cellar for another year or more. Drink 2025-2037.” Jeb Dunnuck
Vineyard:
Organically and regeneratively (uncertified) farmed by hand
No-spray vineyard, dry-farmed
Goldridge Sandy Loam soils
150 feet above sea level
Winemaking:
Hand-sorted directly into fermenter 100% whole cluster
Native primary fermentation, natural malolactic conversion
Aged 15 months in neutral French Oak
Bottled unfined and unfiltered
Hand-farmed by:
Mark Weston
Ginny Weston
Specs
Alcohol: 12.5%
Seven barrels produced
Total Production: 180 cases
What’s Included
3-bottles:
3x 2022 Darling Syrah, Saint Marks Vineyard, Russian River Valley Case:
12x 2022 Darling Syrah, Saint Marks Vineyard, Russian River Valley
Handcrafted, extraordinary, minimal-intervention wines for those who seek the best for themselves and their communities.
Darling Wines began in 2017 with two barrels of Syrah. Up to this point, Tom had worked just one harvest and was beginning his second when he and Ashley came across a listing of certified organic, cool-climate Syrah in the Petaluma Gap. After visiting the site, they decided to take a chance and figured at the very least they would have some decent home wine to send to family and friends for the holidays. This first wine, the 2017 McEvoy Ranch Syrah, sold out in mere months and ended up on the One-Star Michelin restaurant, Bouchon Bistro, in the Napa Valley, owned by the famed Thomas Keller. The two were thrilled, to say the least, and dove head-first into this new endeavor.
Today, Darling Wines produces Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay sourced from coastal vineyards in western Sonoma County, Marin County, Anderson Valley, and Mendocino Ridge. The goal is to produce wines with character and energy that showcase purity and site through transparent winemaking. With this goal in mind, there is minimal handling from grape to bottle, restrained use of sulphur; in most cases, no synthetic additives or perfecting agents, fining or filtration, in an attempt to produce the most honest wine possible.
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2022 Darling Syrah, Saint Marks Vineyard, Russian River Valley
94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
Tasting Notes
Vineyard:
Winemaking:
Hand-farmed by:
Specs
What’s Included
3-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$816.00/Case for 12x 2022 Darling Syrah, Saint Marks Vineyard, Russian River Valley at Darling Wines
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Estimated Delivery
Thursday, Oct 2 - Monday, Oct 6