Little Trouble Wine Co. 2021 Syrah, Grist Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley

Item Number: 18275

UPC: None

Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: Sonoma
Appellation/AVA: Dry Creek Valley
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vineyard Designation: Grist Vineyard
Vintage: 2021
Grape(s): Syrah
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12.7
Viticulture: Certified Organic

Winemakers' Notes: "Surely we have made our love for this vineyard clear by now, yes? While it’s not a contest, and there’s no such thing as a bad block at the site, we like to think we get the best of the best when it comes to this Syrah. Our “section” of this vineyard is the far west terraced block that tends to ripen the slowest. From here we get the best views of the wild Sonoma west coast forests full of deer, boar, coyote, and bobcats." - Sara & Jen

Tasting Notes: Grist is always generous when it comes to both acid and juicy fruit-driven qualities in its’ wines, but where we really get heart-eyed emojis for this wine is in it’s savory components. In 2021, the spicy and savory black tea components really shine. There is currant goodness too.

Winemaking Notes: Grapes were 50% destemmed upon arrival at winery. They Syrah fermented on its skins in neutral vessel until dry. It was then pressed into neutral barrels. Both primary and malolactic fermentation occurred spontaneously with native yeasts. Little Trouble Syrah was bottled unfined, unfiltered and with a minimal addition of sulfites.

Vintage Review by Vinous 8/3/2023: “After a very challenging 2020, Sonoma bounces back big time with a fabulous vintage in 2021. Bold Pinots, savory Syrahs, vibrant Chardonnays and nuanced Zinfandels are all part of the mix. Two thousand twenty-one is the best Sonoma vintage since 2018. While that may not be saying all that much in terms of the time elapsed, the 2021s are both very high in quality and consistent across the board. It’s a vintage full of stunning, compelling wines.”