Espresso, black olive and floral notes zoom from the glass, backed by layers of rich, creamy black cherry, plum, blackberry, smoke, cured meats, iron, graphite and savory herbs, making this a complex, complete red. Blueberry, black olive, cassis, violet build up towards the savory, spicy mid-palate in perfect balance, all one could ask for in a Syrah. The tannins are amazingly supple, imparting a velvety feel to the long, juicy, smoky finish. Makes one wonder how a wine can be this hugely concentrated, while supremely elegant, luscious and fresh.

Christopher Tynan Wines Winery

Born in New York and raised in Texas, Christopher Tynan began his wine career working summers as a vineyard technician doing irrigation management for vineyards
across Napa and Sonoma counties.

Following a harvest at Cain Vineyard & Winery in 2004, he was given an opportunity to work the 2005 harvest with the legendary winemaking and viticulture team of Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer at Blankiet Estate in Yountville.

In 2006, Christopher became the assistant winemaker at the prestigious Colgin Cellars on Pritchard Hill. At Colgin, Christopher worked closely with owner Ann Colgin,
Winemaker Allison Tauziet and Vineyard Manager David Abreu for the next five years. It was here where he learned and embodied the standard for excellence in all aspects of winemaking and viticulture. Wines made during Christopher’s tenure at Colgin were awarded seven 100 point scores from wine critic Robert Parker.