Hinnrichs Vineyard, Ballard Canyon
This style highlights the bright, pure fruit character of the site, resulting in a Syrah that is more approachable in its youth. A little more vibrant in style, yet still very complex, it shows fresh red and dark fruit layered with savory notes and balanced structure. Drinking beautifully now.
The 2023 Koehler Ballard Canyon Syrah comes from the slightly cooler climate of Ballard Canyon. The fruit was fully destemmed and fermented with native yeasts before aging in French oak, about 20% new.
Cristaldi Score 93 A very small and special bottling of Hinnrichs Vineyard Syrah from Ballard Canyon. The fruit was 100% destemmed, aged 18 months in barrel, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Mixed berry fruit and woodsy spices build in the glass, joined by clove and earthy mineral notes. This is a medium-bodied Syrah framed by firm tannins that resolve gracefully, with mid-weight cherry and spiced plum adding intrigue. Notes of vanilla and wet slate carry the finish.
2023 Koehler ‘Ballard Canyon’ Syrah- Quite different than its ‘Whole Cluster’ cousin, the 2023 Koehler ‘Ballard Canyon’ Syrah is more approachable now. A great core of red fruits greets you alongside diatom, wet gravel, charcuterie and red licorice notes on the palate. Complex and delicious, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Drink 2026-2034- 93 Owen Bargreen
Wine Enthusiast 93
