More about the 2023 DuMOL EDDIES PATCH RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY SYRAH: The 2023 DuMOL Eddie’s Patch Syrah comes from a small, wind-kissed hillside block in the Russian River Valley where the cool marine air from the Pacific sweeps across the vines each afternoon. This constant coastal influence slows ripening to a gentle crawl, concentrating the fruit while preserving the deep natural acidity that has become the hallmark of this site. Planted to a selection of heritage Syrah clones, the vineyard delivers berries with dark, tightly wound aromatics and firm structural lines—traits that show clearly in the 2023 vintage, a year marked by long hang times and a beautifully even growing season. In the cellar, DuMOL approached Eddie’s Patch with the same precision and sensitivity that define their most coveted bottlings. Whole-cluster inclusion adds aromatic lift and structural tension, while native yeast fermentation captures the vineyard’s unfiltered personality. The wine is then raised in carefully chosen barrels, allowing the edges to soften without muting the Syrah’s natural depth. The resulting profile is unmistakable: black raspberry, boysenberry, violets, cracked pepper, and smoked herbs, all accented by a cool graphite core that speaks directly to the vineyard’s hillside origins. On the palate, the 2023 Eddie’s Patch Syrah is both powerful and finely drawn. Its tannins are confident yet polished, carrying the dark fruit with impressive length and energy. A vein of minerality runs beneath the richness, giving the wine a sense of momentum that continues long after the last sip. This release captures the essence of cool-climate Syrah at its highest level—intense, aromatic, and unmistakably expressive—reminding the drinker that Eddie’s Patch remains one of California’s most distinctive Syrah sites and a benchmark for the varietal.