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2013 Anthill Farms Campbell Ranch Syrah

2 available
Minimum Bid Per Bottle is $35
Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

ITEM 9532269 - Removed from a subterranean wine cellar; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Bidder Quantity Amount Total
2 $35
2013 Anthill Farms Campbell Ranch Syrah

RATINGS

95Vinous / IWC

...dark and eccentric, with beguiling aromatics melded to a host of graphite and mineral-inflected nuances. Sage, rosemary, lavender and black pepper overtones flesh out as this mid-weight Syrah shows off its undeniable beauty. There is a real sense of energy that only adds to the wine's breathtaking balance.

PRODUCER

Anthill Farms

Anthill Farms in Healdsburg, California, was started by three young winemakers who met when they worked together at Williams Selyem. Anthony Filiberti, David Low and Webster Marquez decided to make their own single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, and their debut release was in 2004. They quickly gained a cult following at famous restaurants in the Bay Area, and Anthill now produces 1,500 cases a year. Though Anthill is best known for Pinot Noir, it also makes a Syrah.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.