Piedrasassi PS Syrah

The husband-and-wife team began making a small amount of wine in Lompoc, CA in 2003 under the Piedrasassi label. The focus of Piedrasassi’s wine program is cool climate Syrah. Sashi & Melissa believe that good Syrah can be made at many sites in Santa Barbara County, but it is at the cool climate sites that Syrah is at its most compelling, producing the most complex aromas and the most savoury textures. The vineyard sites for Piedrasassi range from Ballard Canyon in the east to the Santa Rita Hills and Arroyo Grande in the west.

The PS Syrah has fabulous aromas rich blackcurrant, black olive, and a hint of sweet flowers. The full-bodied palate is elegant and a touch lighter and brighter than one may expect. Overflowing with crunchy fruits and pleasing minty accents. It has soft tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, savoury finish. 

In the vineyard, the team at Piedrasassi pick a bit earlier than the norm to keep the alcohol levels in balance with flavour and to preserve the natural acidity of the fruit. In the winery, Moorman employs some whole cluster inclusion, indigenous yeast fermentation, and no sulfur added at fermentation, remaining as natural as possible without compromising the integrity of the wine.