Gearhead Wines Princess Syrah 2020
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| Management number | 253563307 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$11.60 | Model Number | 253563307 | ||
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The Princess Syrah 2020 is a pétillant naturel from Gearhead Wines, made from organically farmed Syrah grown in Nevada County within California's Sierra Foothills AVA. Winemaker Craig West used semi-carbonic maceration, fermenting whole clusters for seven days before moving to punch downs, then pressing on day fifteen. The wine was bottled un-disgorged with nothing added — no sulfites, no fining, no filtration — a true zero-zero pet'nat.
Carbonic maceration softens the tannins and pulls out vivid red and black fruit character while preserving bright acidity. The result is a lightly sparkling red that sits closer in spirit to a Lambrusco than to a conventional Syrah — lifted, juicy, and dry, with the natural effervescence carrying the fruit forward on the palate.
Craig West works out of Noel Diaz's Richmond facility under the Gearhead label, sourcing organic fruit from small growers across Northern California. He makes tiny lots, all foot-tread, all without added sulfur. The Princess label artwork was drawn by his daughter, who charged him $50 for the rights.
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