Crescere Estate Alexander Valley Syrah 2019 - 750ml

95pts Jeb Dunnuck

The 2019 Syrah is upfront and exuberant, with an almost Southern Rhône-like vibe in its sweet blackberry fruits as well as violets, game, and floral, peppery nuances”

Winemaker Notes

Black, blue and boysenberries marry with fresh, sweet bay leaf, tarragon, white pepper and undertones of beef tartare are what you first notice as you inhale. As it opens notes of violet, pie crust and tinges of clove and vanilla unfold as well. The palate leads with more savory notes of iron ore, soy sauce, menthol and clove, while all the fruit is still present in the back seat. The tannins are very pretty - present yet soft and luxurious feeling like a suede jacket you’ve worn for years. And the finish lingers with notes of blueberry, vanilla, and pie crust.

100% Syrah

Winery Notes

The remote 500 acre estate was originally purchased in 1994 and Joe and Elena began an ambitious planting program that was completed in 2000.  Since that time the fruit has been sold to many of the most highly regarded wineries in Sonoma County. The family, along with their vineyard crew, currently farm the 150 acres under vine, keeping only a tiny percentage of the finest grapes on the estate for Crescere. Crescere secured renown winemaker Philippe Melka. Philippe has worked with some of the most highly regarded wineries in the New World, including Bryant Family, Dalla Valle, Vineyard 29, Dana Estate, Lail Vineyards, Brand, Gemstone and Hundred Acre.  Philippe was drawn to Crescere because of the family history and possibility of doing something both remarkable and authentic with the Reynoso Family.