Pharaoh Moans Paso Robles Syrah 2006
Our vinicultural goal in this endeavor was to produce a wine exemplifying the exceptional fruit of our 3-acre vineyard and the dense structure of our terroir without the higher levels of ethanol common in many Syrahs.

We have blended in a touch of Cabernet Franc to create a wine brimming with pepper, spices, tar and black treacle when young. We expect that our 2006 offering will develop the characteristics of damsons, raspberries and blackcurrants, qualities that are notable in the single vineyard Syrahs of the northern Rhone region.

The name PharaohMoans pays tribute to the birthplace of wine - and plays with the term "pheromones", which of course is the hormonal influence behind a variety of sensory patterns (including consumption of very fine wines) among our kind.

Wine was discovered in Egypt nearly 6,000 years ago, around the time when Hieroglyphs were first used in 3500 BC. The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1822 and unlocked the written secrets of culture of this ancient civilization. The Egyptian Pharaohs had a great zest for life and the finest things that it had to offer.

Pharaoh Moans reflects our desire to honor the birthplace of wine. The label is printed to reflect papyrus paper-like paper in the shape of the Rosetta Stone using Hieroglyphics to describe our wine and vintage.

We hope you will enjoy this world class rhone-style wine. Nunc Est Bibendum! ("Now we drink!")

We produced only 8 barrels of this vintage.

Pharaoh Moans Paso Robles Syrah 2005 is sold out. The 2006 vintage will be released in Spring 2008.