Rocca Family Vineyards
2011 Syrah
"Grigsby Vineyard"
Yountville AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 110
Vintage: 2011
Rocca Family Vineyards
Syrah
Yountville
5 cases produced
Description
We present a multilayered, sensuous Syrah from our organically farmed Grigsby Vineyard. Our first pure Syrah for Premiere Napa Valley since 2004, it is a tribute to the magical effect that Napa Valley's cool 2011 growing season had on this variety. It is also a reflection of winemaker Paul Colantuoni's passion for this grape, which began during his years working with Syrah luminaries Bruce Neyers and Ehren Jordan, and deepened while he lived in the Rhône Valley in 2002 and 2003.
This wine represents our finest barrel of Syrah, selected by Paul from his favorite block of 22-year-old vines. In keeping with our house style, this Syrah is rich and expressive, with a tannin structure that is exceptionally soft.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.87000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Paul Colantuoni
Winemaker, Rocca Family Vineyards
Rocca Family's esteemed winemaker, Paul Colantuoni, has had an exciting international career. Paul broke into the business in Napa Valley, where he worked with Robert Mondavi Winery and Neyers Vineyards. He then spent several years in Europe, honing his talents at Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and with Brancaia in Maremma on the Mediterranean coast of Tuscany. Paul returned to Napa Valley in 2006, and is now focused on crafting world-class artisanal wines for Rocca Family.
Paul brings a strong scientific background to his craft, having studied Chemical Engineering and Molecular Biology at Princeton University until his senior year, when he changed majors to Italian and set his sights on a career as a winemaker. Paul's remarkable creative talents were inspired and refined by years of working with such renowned figures as Ehren Jordan, Bruce Neyers, Frederic and Daniel Brunier, and Carlo Ferrini.
Country born: United States
Education: Princeton University - Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, and Italian
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Our winemaking philosophy is focused on fully realizing the potential of our beautiful estate vineyards. We strive to express their signature qualities as faithfully as possible, by organically growing the very best possible grapes and then staying out of their way with an emphatically non-interventionist approach in the winery.
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Winery Distribution
Rocca Family Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.