
A shared passion for Rhône varietals led friends and vintners Dave Miner and Francois Villard to create this unique wine - the perfect combination of Napa Valley fruit and traditional French winemaking techniques.The fruit for this Syrah comes exclusively from the Stagecoach Vineyard, which inspired the name "La Diligence" meaning "The Stagecoach" in French. This Syrah displays classic northern Rhône structure and flavors with ripe, dark fruit characteristics and just the right amount of smoky spice. Great with grilled red meat and game.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate recently reviewed this wine - "a well-made, attractive, dark ruby-hued Syrah...with medium body, rugged tannins, a meaty richness in the mouth, and a spicy, slightly tannic finish, it should drink well for 7-8 years."
100% Syrah
Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley
Only 491 cases made
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