SYRAH

An intensely aromatic and deeply expressive wine. The nose immediately captivates with layers of black olive tapenade, charred earth, and smoked meat, interwoven with notes of crushed violets, cracked pepper, and wild herbs. On the palate, it is both powerful and graceful, showcasing a seamless balance between savory depth and vibrant acidity. Briny blackberries, roasted plum, and a whisper of dark cocoa unfold over a core of iron-rich minerality and beef jus. Velvety tannins frame the structure, leading to a remarkably long finish where hints of dried herbs and crushed rock linger. This masterfully crafted Syrah embodies the signature umami-laced complexity of the Rocks District, with the potential to evolve beautifully over the next two decades.
Highly recommended.
98 points, International Wine Report
The Rocks District of Milton Freewater AVA
Le Mani | River Rock Estate Vineyard
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100% Syrah
10% Whole Cluster
Stainless Steel Fermentation
25-day maceration
Native Yeast, Minimal Intervention
Elevage 18 months in 33% new French oak
Bottled Unfined and Unfiltered
472 cases produced

“The 2022 Cimento Orselli Estate Vineyard Syrah is a captivating expression from the heart of The Rocks District, where 30% whole cluster fermentation and élevage in 30% new French oak shape a wine of profound character and complexity. In the glass, it opens with a midnight-hued center framed by a crimson-lavender halo—a visual cue to the richness that follows. The nose is an intoxicating blend of wild huckleberries, salted black plums, and roasted meats fresh off a wood-fired grill. As it unfurls, nuances of wet river stone, charred rosemary, and green peppercorn mingle with whispers of clove and star anise. There’s an earthy, almost primordial energy here—raw yet refined. On the palate, the structure is pitch-perfect: full-bodied with finely grained tannins that glide rather than grip. Its acidity carries momentum, lifting the darker fruit tones and accentuating the wine’s savory dimension. A dense core of black raspberry and blueberry compote is interlaced with cured olives and a dusting of cocoa nib, giving it both depth and clarity. A little over 300 cases made. Highly recommended and editor’s choice.”
99 points, International Wine Report
The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater
Orselli Estate Vineyard
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100% Syrah
28% Whole Cluster, Stainless Steel Fermentation, 28-day Maceration
Native Yeast, Minimal Intervention
Elevage 16 months in 30% new French oak
Bottled Unfined and Unfiltered
301 cases
The first harvest from this new estate vineyard for Cimento

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The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA
Orselli Estate Vineyard
100% Syrah
53% Whole Cluster
Concrete Fermentation, 28-day Maceration
Native Yeast and Minimal Intervention
Elevage 16 months in 45% new French oak
Bottled Unfined and Unfiltered
232 cases