2018 Marimar Estate Don Miguel Vineyard Syrah Russian River Valley

The Don Miguel Vineyard

Named after the late patriarch of the Torres family, this vineyard is located in the Green Valley — the coolest, foggiest

region of the Russian River, only ten miles from the Pacific. The European-style high density of over 2,000 vines per acre

provides low yields and requires intensive labor; but the vines live longer and the grapes acquire better balance and greater

concentration, as well as more elegance and finesse than with the traditional low density.

The Vinification

The grapes were harvested October 18th, hand sorted, destemmed and fermented in small stainless steel tanks. The wine

was aged in premium French oak barrels, 31% new, coopered by Marchive from the forest of the Center of France. It was

bottled, unfined and unfiltered, in August 2019.

Tasting Notes

Syrah has been known to produce outstanding wines in cool regions like Northern Rhône, and we have found it to thrive

in the sandy loam soils and Pacific-influenced weather of our Green Valley terroir.

This bottling displays aromas of blueberries and red cherries, with notes of dried fruits like figs and dates, leather and

smoked meats, plus the classic black pepper. The palate is mouthfilling, intense and balanced; and the plush tannins, firm

and well structured, are perfectly integrated with the elegant oak, promising a long life – at least 10-15 years. I would

recommend serving it at cellar temperature, between 58-60° F.

Marimar Torres

Founder & Proprietor