Grapes for our 2007 Cardiac Hill Syrah were harvested on October 18th at 26.5 brix. Clones used include Estrella River, 383, 470 and 174. Fermented with native yeast and 30% whole cluster inclusion. Aged 19 months in French oak barrels utilizing 30% new wood.

Winemaker's Notes:
Deep purple color. Aromatics burst from the glass with dark berries, smoked meats, bacon fat, violets and a hint of graphite. Medium weight and elegant yet creamy and mouth coating with no heaviness. Refreshing flavors of blueberries, blackberries, Asian spices with some minerality. Fine tannins on the long, persistent finish.

Wine Spectator
Pleasing aromatics of wilted roses, ripe plum, blackberry, and pepper are supple and spicy, picking up depth and complexity and ending with an elegant, full bodied nix of earthy, spicy berry flavors. Drink now through 2014.

Rhone Report
Exhibiting awesome aromatics, the 2007 Jemrose Syrah Cardiac Hill Bennett Valley sports deep pure blackberry fruit that's intermixed with dusty cocoa, minerals and underbrush aromas. Poise and elegant, the wine is medium bodied with solid concentration, rich fruit and a firm, tannic finish. There's lots of structure here and my only concern would be the fruit fading as the wine ages. Still, an impressive wine and it will be fun to follow this over the next 10 years.