Liberty School (Central Coast)

Liberty School’s Syrah comes from select vineyards on the east side of Paso Robles which tends to yield more upfront, berry-like Syrah with floral aromatics.

Multiple yeast strains are used to drive the fermentations, and some lots are allowed to start off fermentation on their own, with naturally-occurring yeasts from the vineyard and the winery. Each fermenter is carefully tracked and repeatedly tasted, making possible informed decisions about when and how often to pump the juice over the skins, when to press, and how to deal with any problems before they advance. Choosing when to press reflects the tasting judgment of the winemaking team about the developing tannin structure and potential mouthfeel of the wine.