Colson Canyon Vineyard Tensley 2013 Syrah Gin and unsweetened chocolate

and unsweetened chocolate

Unlike many overly syrupy

was our last pick of the season and came in on November 1st

A unique whiskey

Colson Canyon Vineyard Tensley 2013 Syrah Gin and unsweetened chocolateThis years Colson represents one of the most powerful and structured Colsons weve produced to date. 2013 was a very dry vintage that stressed the vines and resulted in small, intense berries that gave us dark, intense juice. After approximately 21 days of skin contact, the juice was pressed off to French oak barrels for aging. 80% of the barrels were neutral and 20% were new, following our traditional aging plan for the Colson. The resulting wine is