Bodegas Caudalia Paal 01 Syrah

Winery	Bodegas Caudalia
Region	Navarra
Appellation	Navarra
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Syrah / Shiraz
Vineyard Size	8.76 hectares
Soil	Lime-rich clay with abundant mother rock
Vineyard Orientation	600-750 meters
Average Age of Vines	40 years old
Farming Practice	Organic – Non Certified
Maturation	Aged for 27 months in cement tanks
Vintage	2015

Wife and husband team; Raquel and Ivan Grandival started this project in 2010. They farm 40-year-old plots of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Syrah and Graciano at the foot of the mountains near the village of San Martin de Unx. Raquel seeks to emphasize the unique character of their vineyards by fermenting wine only in cement tanks with native microbes and aging exclusively in large format (400-500 liter) barrels that minimizes oak influence.

91pts James Suckling – 2015 vintage

“Big, sweet blackberry and bilberry nose with a hint of smoke. The bright fruit easily balances the generous, supple tannins and the lively acidity lifts the dry finish nicely. Drink now or hold.”

90pts Vinous – Antonio Galloni – 2015 vintage

“Bright purple. Smoky, spice-tinged black/blue fruit aromas open up slowly to show hints of violet and cured meat. Gently sweet and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry and cassis flavors sharpened by a strong jolt of cracked pepper, which adds back-end bite. Supple tannins build slowly on the clinging finish, echoing the smoke and spice notes. This one would make a good ringer in a blind flight of Crozes-Hermitages. (Fermented and aged for 27 months in concrete tanks.) Drink 2019-2024.”