

Christopher Tynan Wines was founded in 2012 by Christopher Tynan, one of Napa’s rising stars. Tynan has made wine for Colgin Cellars, Chateau Boswell and trained early on with Helen Turley and Jon Wetlaufer at Blankiet Estate. He is now chief winemaker at Lede Family Wines. Tynan is also making his own very limited production Cabernet Sauvignon from grapes sourced in Napa Valley, and, in only his second vintage, he earned 100 pts from Robert M. Parker Jr.
The Christopher Tynan Wines Syrah from the Judge Family Vineyard is a micro-production red wine crafted in the cool, volcanic terrain of Sonoma's Bennett Valley. This wine is a product of the challenging 2015 drought, resulting in low yields and concentrated flavors. Aged in French oak without fining or filtering, it showcases a robust and powerful character, marked by classic Syrah elements such as meaty dark fruits, ground pepper, and hints of scorched earth. The wine is full-bodied with a tight structure and firm tannins, indicating its potential for long-term aging. It represents a benchmark for cool-climate Syrah in California.
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