Year

2024

Seneca Lake

Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah

Cabernet Sauvignon on the nose, Syrah on the finish.

About this wine

The Syrah for this blend was picked on October 18, 2024. The Cabernet Sauvignon was picked on October 24, 2024. Both of these wines were carefully hand sorted a second time, to reflect the best parts of 2023. The wines are fermented separately, following fermentation both are racked into a combination of new and used French, Hungarian, and American oak barrels. Following ten months of Oak aging each individual barrel is tested by the winemaking team. The barrels for this blend were selected as they showed the best of both Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The wines were kept in barrel up until bottling in August of 2025.

Suggested Food Pairings

Braised lamb with garlic and herbs

Moroccan tajine

Portabella Mushroom sandwich

Wine Details

Vintage Notes

Due to the relatively mild winter leading up to the start of the 2024 growing season. This vintage saw unseasonably early budbreak. The growing season started two weeks early in our vineyards. This led to increased chance of ripening, however it opened up the possibilty of frost damage. While frost’s hit, the vineyard site was well protected against damage. The remaining fruit saw temperatures in line with the ten year average. A dry September and cooler nights led to ripe wines with a bright acidity and intense fruit flavors.

Vineyard & Soil

Sawmill Creek is one of the iconic vineyards of the Finger Lakes. This Farm was planted in 1852 and has been farmed for 7 Generations by the Hazlitt family. Located right across the street from our tasting room, this 70 acre site highlights the terroir of the finger lakes. The vineyard rocky shale and limestone soils slope towards the lake. The grapes have full exposure to the warm afternoon sun, leading to increased ripeness and varietal typicity.

Tech Sheet

Composition


Alcohol

12.8%

Harvest Brix

Total Acidity

7 g/L

Residual Sugar

0%

pH

3.5

Cased Produced

228

Retail Price

$28

Dietary notes

Vegan, Gluten Free

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