Port is a sweet fortified wine, meaning it's a blend of wine & spirits (usually Brandy). This results in a richer wine with a higher alcohol content, most commonly enjoyed as a dessert wine. A true Port wine is produced in Portugal and is usually a blend of indigenous Portuguese grapes. This Syrah Port marks the return of a long-loved wine last made in 2014, and is named in honor of Adam Carruth's grandmother, Emily--bringing both history and a personal touch to this bold, age-worthy wine.
the fruit arrived in Oceanside, we destemmed and processed it here on site. The grapes then fermented in picking bins, where we fortified the wine with Brandy. As Brandy has such a high alcohol content, it kills all yeast activity which causes the fermentation to stop, meaning sugar is no longer converted into alcohol. The Brandy also raises the final alcohol level of the wine. The result is a perfect balance of sweetness and alcohol content. The wine is then aged for 4 years in French Oak before being bottled in January 2026.
