The 2008 Hop Camp Vineyard Syrah offers aromas of wild game, cedar, and blackberry. Flavors include black pepper and dark rich plum, backed by earthy tannins and a mineral characteristic.

Vineyard Characteristics

This land was originally used for growing hops and then was converted into orchards and vineyards years later by the Martinelli Family. On the label we have added in quotations, “Gravel Lens,” which is a very rare soil type referred to as “Cortina.” Throughout the years, the ancient river bed changed its course, depositing layers of gravel at different depths, creating a rare and wonderful layered alluvial soil, now known as the gravel lens. This type of well drained soil is imperative in the growing of high quality Syrah, because it helps control these highly vigorous vines.