The remaining portion (30%) comes from a newer parcel planted specifically for us to clone 174 in 2001. Both locations are decidedly cool climate, however they are sheltered from the wind on slopes of 25 and 20 percent respectively. The soil for both is shallow, decomposed granite, which keeps vine vigor in check and yields low.

Being that Mesa del Sol is quite a warm, protected location and Paraiso is a considerably cooler site, the intent of this wine is to fuse the characters of the two appellations into a fruit-forward, but relatively complex Syrah that showcases Monterey's fine overall climate for the variety.