Beverage of the Week (BOW)
Troon Vineyard Estate Syrah Applegate Valley 2018
Product Story
Troon Vineyard is going all-in on Syrah. Syrah is a grape that they feel is ideally-suited to the climate and soils found in the Applegate Valley. The Syrah from this appellation creates wines that are more like the wines of the Northern Rhone rather than southern California or even the Southern Rhone. While Troon is replanting multiple vineyards they are establishing three large new blocks of Syrah, each in a different soil-type and each planted with different clones. This Estate Syrah establishes the new direction of Syrah at Troon. This wine is and will be their primary, highest-production Syrah selling at $30 and designed to be ready to drink on release. While it’s drinking great now this dense and complex will age well. We are looking forward to following the evolution of this wine.
Brand Story
Troon Vineyard started quietly over four decades ago when Dick Troon planted vineyards in Southern Oregon. He sold grapes to local wineries but soon discovered that the best business decision was to create his own wines. He converted his barn to a winery and slowly built the brand until he sold the winery to his friend Larry Martin in 2003. Today, Troon Vineyard is owned by Dr. Bryan White and Denise White. The Whites along with Craig Camp, general manager, and winemaker Nate Wall lead the innovative wine making efforts at Troon. Nate has extensive winemaking experience in the Willamette Valley and brings a nuanced, almost Pinot Noir approach to winemaking. Craig is a wine industry veteran with a sharp palate, encyclopedic knowledge of the wines of the world, and relentless energy. Troon offers a wonderfully diverse selection of varietal wines and blends ranging from Malbec to Grenache and Vermentino to name just a few. Beginning with the 2018 vintage the fruit utilized by Troon was farmed 100% organically and biodynamically. All Troon wines were crushed by foot, fermented with only native yeasts with no additives of any kind. If you are seeking unique wines with style and gusto you need to get acquainted with Troon Vineyard.
Tasting Note
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and black pepper with supporting notes of bacon, cassis, five spice, forest floor, and earth. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, baking spices, cardamon, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and subtle oak accents. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture.
How to Serve
Serve at cellar temperature — decant and allow this wine to breathe for at least 30 minutes. Serve with a great grilled ribeye or beef Rendang.
Price: $ 30
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