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2019 Côte de Craig Grenache-Syrah

Candlestick Ridge Vineyard

Howell Mountain

204 CASES MADE

Deeply colored and structured for the long term, this Grenache-Syrah blend offers classic aromatics of fresh white pepper, grilled bacon, leather and thorny vine fruits are just emerging from this beautiful wine.

750 ml

About This Wine
Vineyard

"As we continue to replant our Syrah block on our Candlestick Ridge Vineyard, my ode to Northern Rhône’s Côte-Rôtie (Syrah based) is now more of an ode to Southern Rhone’s Château Neuf-du-Pape (Grenache based) presently. Still possessing the dark, brooding depths of mountain grown Syrah, the tension, structure and explosiveness of the Grenache is taking first chair. Our case production remains tiny here at just eight barrels, so this wine is precious cargo. The ability of the CDC to improve with cellar time is clearly evidenced by anyone who has tasted the 2015 or 2016 vintages lately. The wine is simply sublime. This wine is a perfect complement to grilled meats and fishes as well as pizza, pasta, and Asian cuisine. Do not sleep on this rare wine."

BLEND: 64% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 3% Zinfandel
CASES PRODUCED: 204

CANDLESTICK RIDGE VINEYARD Situated on the north end of the Howell Mountain summit cap at 2,250’ of elevation, this 26-acre vineyard, first planted in 1950, rests on a plateau overlooking the southeast face of Mount St Helena and the whole of Pope Valley. Replanted by Duckhorn Winery in 1998 to primarily Bordeaux varieties on varying rootstocks, the Candlestick Vineyard produces wines that are dense, dark and explosive with flavor. The pure white volcanic ash and Tufa soils are poor and well drained leading to low yields and intensely flavored berries. The Candlestick Ridge Vineyard is not only one of the greatest vineyard sites on Howell Mountain, it is truly singular in the world.

About This Wine
Vineyard

"As we continue to replant our Syrah block on our Candlestick Ridge Vineyard, my ode to Northern Rhône’s Côte-Rôtie (Syrah based) is now more of an ode to Southern Rhone’s Château Neuf-du-Pape (Grenache based) presently. Still possessing the dark, brooding depths of mountain grown Syrah, the tension, structure and explosiveness of the Grenache is taking first chair. Our case production remains tiny here at just eight barrels, so this wine is precious cargo. The ability of the CDC to improve with cellar time is clearly evidenced by anyone who has tasted the 2015 or 2016 vintages lately. The wine is simply sublime. This wine is a perfect complement to grilled meats and fishes as well as pizza, pasta, and Asian cuisine. Do not sleep on this rare wine."

BLEND: 64% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 3% Zinfandel
CASES PRODUCED: 204

CANDLESTICK RIDGE VINEYARD Situated on the north end of the Howell Mountain summit cap at 2,250’ of elevation, this 26-acre vineyard, first planted in 1950, rests on a plateau overlooking the southeast face of Mount St Helena and the whole of Pope Valley. Replanted by Duckhorn Winery in 1998 to primarily Bordeaux varieties on varying rootstocks, the Candlestick Vineyard produces wines that are dense, dark and explosive with flavor. The pure white volcanic ash and Tufa soils are poor and well drained leading to low yields and intensely flavored berries. The Candlestick Ridge Vineyard is not only one of the greatest vineyard sites on Howell Mountain, it is truly singular in the world.

About This Wine

"As we continue to replant our Syrah block on our Candlestick Ridge Vineyard, my ode to Northern Rhône’s Côte-Rôtie (Syrah based) is now more of an ode to Southern Rhone’s Château Neuf-du-Pape (Grenache based) presently. Still possessing the dark, brooding depths of mountain grown Syrah, the tension, structure and explosiveness of the Grenache is taking first chair. Our case production remains tiny here at just eight barrels, so this wine is precious cargo. The ability of the CDC to improve with cellar time is clearly evidenced by anyone who has tasted the 2015 or 2016 vintages lately. The wine is simply sublime. This wine is a perfect complement to grilled meats and fishes as well as pizza, pasta, and Asian cuisine. Do not sleep on this rare wine."

BLEND: 64% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 3% Zinfandel
CASES PRODUCED: 204

Vineyard

CANDLESTICK RIDGE VINEYARD Situated on the north end of the Howell Mountain summit cap at 2,250’ of elevation, this 26-acre vineyard, first planted in 1950, rests on a plateau overlooking the southeast face of Mount St Helena and the whole of Pope Valley. Replanted by Duckhorn Winery in 1998 to primarily Bordeaux varieties on varying rootstocks, the Candlestick Vineyard produces wines that are dense, dark and explosive with flavor. The pure white volcanic ash and Tufa soils are poor and well drained leading to low yields and intensely flavored berries. The Candlestick Ridge Vineyard is not only one of the greatest vineyard sites on Howell Mountain, it is truly singular in the world.