The majority of Syrah is grown in Cline's Sonoma Coast vineyard and the balance comes from small plantings in Oakley.
The combination of warm days, foggy mornings and cool evenings make the Sonoma Coast vineyard one of the most highly regarded in California.
The winemaking techniques used on this Syrah begin with the gentle de-stemming of the grapes and only lightly crushing them to preserve fruit and limit harsh tannins. A cultured wine yeast is introduced and then a moderate fermentation temperature is maintained in closed stainless steel tanks. The wine is pumped-over two to three times a day until the wine is pressed from the skins and aged for ten months in a dark toasted French oak, which provides a wonderful deep and rich butterscotch characteristic.