2007 Steinbeck Syrah

The 2007 growing season, while unique, turned out to be an exceptional vintage for the Paso Robles wine growing region. Below average rainfall in the winter with warmer than normal temps encouraged an early bud break in the spring. Warm days and cool nights throughout summer brought early-season varietals in at normal harvest times. However, a drop in temperature in late September delayed harvest for mid to late-season varietals, increasing hang time and allowing the fruit to come to the perfect flavor maturity. Overall, while crop yields were lighter for 2007, the result was a well-balanced, high quality vintage that displays concentrated fruit, intense flavor profiles, and vivid color extraction.