2023 B. Kosuge Wines Gamay Noir Carneros, USA Ludes Durell Vineyard Syrah was Steve’s

Durell Vineyard Syrah was Steve’s first varietal Syrah and

” referring to the rocky volcanic substance that makes up the winery’s structures as well as the vineyards’ dry stone terraces

10-40 year-old vineyards in the historic village of Masroig

made from a pure molasses base spirit with a botanical mix that includes many local German elements which rarely seen in the US

124 cases  |  Bottled May 16

2023 B. Kosuge Wines Gamay Noir Carneros, USA Ludes Durell Vineyard Syrah was Steve’s2023 was a bit of a throwback. When I first started my career, harvest came after Labor Day unless you were making sparkling wine. Now, it's rare that we don't start harvesting in late August for still wine. As the 2023 season progressed it became clear that we would not be picking until well into September. We got Labor Day off! Late harvests often lead to "cooler" tasting wines lower alcohols, less ripe flavors. But the Gamay was the opposite. It is