Midnight Journey is Syrah from the rocky edge of the estate, cool climate in structure, savory in tone. In 2022, Syrah and Viognier came in together at the end of harvest, and cofermentation brought perfume and lift to Syrah’s darker core. Marine sediment soils keep the wine tight and mineral, even in a warm finish to the season, while the oak program adds structure without smoothing away the detail. It opens on lilac and black olive with dried Italian plum, then moves into fennel pollen and firm tannins, finishing with a subtle saline line that feels like the place it came from.

Studio Notes
• From the vineyard: Block 2 Syrah (rocky marine sediment) and Block 3F Viognier (marine and clay), Syrah clone 470, LIVE certified, farmed with organic principles
• In the cellar: Cofermented Syrah and Viognier, native yeast, 100% destemmed, 5 day cold soak, macro bins, pumpovers then punchdowns, full malolactic, 12 months French oak, 25% new
• Tech at a glance: Harvest October 19, 2022 (24.2° Brix), 13.3% alc, TA 6.5 g/L, pH 3.45, residual sugar 0 g/L (dry), 200 cases

Naming Inspiration
End of the Night, The Doors. Named for the color, the mood, and the long arc of growing Syrah here.