At Acorn Winery our passion is traditional field-blended wines. Our food-friendly wines fully express the fruit characteristics of the diverse grape varieties we grow at our Alegría Vineyards in Sonoma County ’s Russian River Valley .

To honor the land and maintain it for future generations, our farming is sustainable and labor-intensive. Inter-planting different varieties to be harvested together requires individualized attention to each vine. Hand tending, ten or more times a season, ensures a balanced crop and flavorful wines that are distinctive expressions of each vintage.

Vineyard and Winemaking Notes

An axiom is a self-evident truth. We call our Syrah “Axiom” because it is evident from the first sip that this is a classic expression of Syrah. It reflects the foggy mornings and cold nights that allow the grapes to develop deliciously complex spicy berry flavors. 2006 gave us a very cool, even growing season. Aside from ten hot days in July, temperatures for the vintage were cooler than normal. The weather gave our sustainably farmed vines plenty of time to produce a wine of great depth and structure.

Algeria ’s south-sloping Syrah vineyard was planted in 1991. It includes five clonal selections of Syrah planted with a small amount of Viognier. The Viognier is co-fermented with the Syrah to enhance aroma and draw out the dark color and flavors of the Syrah. Aging for 18 months, in a carefully selected combination of French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels, added structure and notes of vanilla and spice. Our consulting winemaker, Alison Doran, helped us create another multifaceted, full-bodied, delicious Syrah.

Tasting Notes

Rich, intense berry aromas mix with spicy oak and a hint of leather. Robust blackberry and cherry flavors wrap around creamy oak, mocha, and sweet tobacco. A citrus note joins in at the long, luscious finish. Plush tannins balance the rich flavors and creamy oak to create a delicious, full-bodied, balanced Syrah. This hearty wine pairs well with grilled meats, a hearty stew, a favorite rich pasta dish, or a decadent chocolate dessert. Delicious now, it will continue to evolve for three to five years.

A single vineyard field blend of 99% Syrah and

1% Viognier.

Release Date Fall 2008