Grown in the Sierra Foothills at the legendary Shake Ridge Ranch, the 2023 WYRD reflects a season of slow, even ripening. A long stretch of mild weather allowed flavor to develop without losing natural acidity. The result threads the needle between freshness and depth.

The fruit was co-fermented using only foot treading and gentle pumpovers for extraction. WYRD (pronounced “weird”) finished primary fermentation in ten days, then rested twelve months in neutral barrels. Our goal: to let the site speak—through clarity, texture, and lifted aromatics.

While already vibrant and food-friendly, WYRD is built to evolve. Its structure and energy hint at a long, rewarding arc for those willing to wait—but it’s also ready for a night worth remembering.

“Smells of blackberry and chopped green herbs. Flavours of blackberry and herbs are shot through with stony, powdery tannins. Juicy with a hint of salinity. Great acidity.”

— Alder Yarrow, JancisRobinson.com

Harvest Date: 10/10/2023

Varieties: 65% Zinfandel 35% Petite Sirah

pH: 3.46

TA: 6.8 g/L

RS: 0.4 g/L

VA: 0.5 g/L

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