100% Napa Valley grapes
100% Syrah
Vineyards: Napa and St. Helena
Aged for 18 months
100% French oak barrels (40% new/60% used)
Bottled in April 2007
Released June 2008
$23 suggested retail value

"The 2005 Esca Syrah is an intense dark ruby red/purple color. Aromas of cherry and cassis liqueur are followed by hints of roasted meat, bacon fat and white pepper. The tannins are soft and supple and the wine is full-bodied. This wine shows both elegance and power."

The 2004 Esca Syrah was made from 100% Napa Valley grapes from the Mount Veeder and Oakville AVAs. The wine was aged for 18 months in 100% French oak barrels and was bottled in April 2006.

This Syrah is ripe and unctuous. It offers aromas of black cherry, espresso and bittersweet cocoa. The wine has mouth coating tannins and a long finish.

The 2003 Esca Syrah was made from 100% Napa Valley grapes grown on the western hillsides of St. Helena in the Spring Mountain AVA. The wine was aged for 18 months in 100% French oak barrels and was bottled in April 2005.

This Syrah is ripe and complex. It offers aromas of black cherry, currant liqueur and bittersweet coca. The wine has hints of vanilla and well-intergrated tannins on the palate.