The first time I tried Syrah from Shake Ridge Ranch was via a wine made by another one of our partners, Tallulah. This was also when I fell in love with the variety and how expressive and earthy it can be - and intrigued by how it can encapsulate a juxtaposition of light (fruit) and dark (earth and forest) so well. This wine continues that tradition in an elegant way. It's a little more restrained and lower in alcohol than some other Syrah I've had, but it maintains that deep complexity I love so much. This wine is bound to be one of my favorites.
Yorba Wines is the house brand of the Kraemer family, the proprietors and winegrowers of Shake Ridge Ranch. Shake Ridge Ranch is a magical place high up in the hills of Amador County and the fruit - Syrah, Tempranillo, Barbera, Zinfandel, and a few others - are highly, highly sought after. 80% of the yearly production is sold to the likes of Favia, Keplinger, Forlorn Hope, Gallica, Tribute to Grace, and Dirty and Rowdy. 20% of the production is kept for the Yorba line of wines and they are completely stunning.
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