The Hidden Terrace Vineyard is a well-kept secret sequestered on a steep south-facing slope at the edge of our Mountain Estate.
Scratched into a ravine and farmed entirely by hand due to the severe slopes, this small vineyard is composed of rare tuff (volcanic ash) soil that produces Syrah of intense concentration and varietal distinction. Extremely low yields limit production of this wine to just a handful of barrels each vintage.
The Hidden Terrace Vineyard is a well-kept secret sequestered on a steep south-facing slope at the edge of our Mountain Estate.
The 2012 Hidden Terrace Syrah shows exotic aromas of freshly crushed black pepper-corn, ripe plum, violet and smoked duck. These savory aromatics set the stage for a densely concentrated wine on the palate with notes of cherry, thyme and roast spices. Framed by notable, plush tannins, this vintage demonstrates great persistence on the finish. Patience to decant 1-2 hours or allow 30 minutes in the glass will be greatly rewarded.