2022 | Iruai 'Blood + Flowers' Syrah | Oregon Criolla Grande spice-tinged red and dark berry

spice-tinged red and dark berry and floral pastille flavors that are supported by an undercurrent of juicy acidity

where it appears fresh and slightly bitter

mango skin

Aromas of clear citrus

The wine is aged in oak barrels (10-20% new wood) for 20-22 months

2022 | Iruai 'Blood + Flowers' Syrah | Oregon Criolla Grande spice-tinged red and dark berryWhen made right, Syrah is the pagan vision quest of red wines. If it were a film genre it would be an Italian Giallo. It's heady, full of smoke, flowers and incense. It's earthy and animalistic, full of musk, blood and iron. It's mysterious and exciting, ripe, bitter and black. It's a bit naughty. With "Blood + Flowers" I set out to exemplify Syrah at it's most Syrah, in all its wild bacchanalian glory. Enjoy by: drinking from a goblet with smoked