Notes from the Producer:

"The self-nourishing interrelationship of earth, plants and animals has been central to vigneron Christophe Baron’s farming philosophy ever since he pioneered biodynamic farming methods in the Walla Walla Valley in 2002.

Like Cayuse Vineyards, Horsepower is farmed according to an astrological sowing and planting calendar, and entirely without the use of herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, chemical insecticides or fungicides.

Five draft horses, cultivate vineyards ranging from 3,555 to 4,840 vines per acre with as little as 3' x 3' spacing—planted 1 vine per stake, or “sur echalas” in French."

Notes on the cuvee from the Wine Advocate:

"Coming from sandy loam and rocky soils, the 2019 Syrah High Contrast Vineyard is soft and savory with a focused nose, showing aromas of worn leather and fresh dusty red fruit tones in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is firm with flavors of cured meat before shifting toward savory herbs with a mineral tension as waning fruit tones take a backseat. Seemingly a little moody now, the Syrah offers hints of olive and turned earth before ending with a long, spicy, meaty finish. Give it another year in the bottle and drink over the next 10 to 12 years."