Block C, Syrah
The warmest rows, at the top of the ridge.
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Block C at a glance
Variety
Syrah
Planted
1998
Area
0.8 ha
Site
Warm upper slope, broken limestone
Picked
By hand, in small crates
Facts (sample).
Block C Syrah
Thin soil on broken limestone keeps the crop small. The Syrah spends 18 months in older oak; some goes into the Ridge red.
Third stop on the vineyard walk, with the view.
Book a table at the cellar door
Thursday to Sunday, 11:00 to 17:00 (sample). Walk-ins are welcome when there is room; weekends fill up in harvest season.