Cartesian
California
Explore the revelatory flavors of the award-winning Cartesian Syrah
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Cartesian
Syrah
This California Syrah is one of our new favorite Firstleaf wines. Made with a warm, long fermentation and gentle extraction, this is a full and structured wine more reminiscent of the Old World than modern California. With dark fruit flavors of blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry pervading the nose, there are still some more subtle notes that peek through as you sip. We love the light tastes of rose, dried herbs, and white pepper lingering in the background. The complexity and weight make it a great pairing wine for full-bodied dishes like steaks, barbecue, and even rich pork carnitas. Judges love it too! It took home a Silver Medal at the 2020 West Coast Wine Competition and at the 2019 International Women's Wine Competition.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cartesian
Syrah
This California Syrah is one of our new favorite Firstleaf wines. Made with a warm, long fermentation and gentle extraction, this is a full and structured wine more reminiscent of the Old World than modern California. With dark fruit flavors of blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry pervading the nose, there are still some more subtle notes that peek through as you sip. We love the light tastes of rose, dried herbs, and white pepper lingering in the background. The complexity and weight make it a great pairing wine for full-bodied dishes like steaks, barbecue, and even rich pork carnitas. Judges love it too! It took home a Silver Medal at the 2020 West Coast Wine Competition and at the 2019 International Women's Wine Competition.
WINE REGION:
California
California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.
WINE REGION
California
California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Flank Steak, Barbecue, Pork Carnitas
Pairs well with…
Flank Steak, Barbecue, Pork Carnitas
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Flank Steak, Barbecue, Pork Carnitas
Pairs well with…
Flank Steak, Barbecue, Pork Carnitas
TASTING NOTES:
Blackcurrant
Blackberry
Rose Petal
This wine has gobs of dark fruit flavor. We love the blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry that pervade the nose, and the lighter tastes of rose, dried herbs, and white pepper lingering in the background. The complexity and weight make it a great pairing wine for robust meals.
TASTING NOTES
Blackcurrant
Blackberry
Rose Petal
This wine has gobs of dark fruit flavor. We love the blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry that pervade the nose, and the lighter tastes of rose, dried herbs, and white pepper lingering in the background. The complexity and weight make it a great pairing wine for robust meals.
AWARDS:
Cartesian
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2020 West Coast Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 International Women's Wine Competition
AWARDS
Cartesian
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2020 West Coast Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 International Women's Wine Competition
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Cartesian
French philosopher René Descartes advocated for logic and referencing the past to progress the future. Like Descartes, our winemakers at Cartesian are firm believers in learning from their predecessors. We push, experiment, and continually ask questions in the spirit of making our wines better. Versatile and worthy of examination, Cartesian wines allow you to deliberate life’s bigger questions rather than ponder your wine selection.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Cartesian
French philosopher René Descartes advocated for logic and referencing the past to progress the future. Like Descartes, our winemakers at Cartesian are firm believers in learning from their predecessors. We push, experiment, and continually ask questions in the spirit of making our wines better. Versatile and worthy of examination, Cartesian wines allow you to deliberate life’s bigger questions rather than ponder your wine selection.