Open-top fermented at cool temps. Gentle punchdowns. Sonoma had an ideal growing season in 2017, and Las Madres showcases a fantastically rich Syrah. Rendered fat and beef broth intensify the classic crushed violets on the nose. The richness and roundness continue on the pallet with elements of white pepper, cassis, and licorice. Wrapped in the cool-climate olive tapenade characteristic of the Carneros, the broadness of this wine lingers through a long finish.