About 2016 Cypher Phoenix:
Rising from the ashes with an elegance that mirrors the evolution of Cypher, Phoenix has big fruit and spice with a lingering finish. She is simultaneously elegant and bold and, certainly, this Phoenix will be love at first taste.
Tasting Notes:
The 2016 Cypher Phoenix midnight purple colored. It opens with a blackberry jam bouquet with hints of anise and oak. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, slightly acidic, juicy and rich. The flavor profile is a blackberry and mineral blend with notes of oak, black coffee, and anise. The finish is dry and its mild tannins and flavors drift away nicely.
Winemaking Notes:
Blend of 42% Syrah, 38% Petite Sirah & 20% Mourverde. Cypher “Cracks the Code” of the art and science of winemaking, creating exceptional wines that reveal both complexity and elegance. Each sip is the result of an enigma unveiled. As seen in nature, architecture, math, and science – exceptional design requires both form and function expressing strength and beauty.
About The Winery:
Proprietor Susan A. Mahler (AKA SAM) established Cypher Winery in 2010 and is focused on creating fruit-forward wines that elegantly express varietal and the terroir from which they are grown. As a devoted gardener and cooking enthusiast, SAM loves taking people on a food and wine journey inspired by the season and garden. “My goal is to make people feel relaxed and inspired by their experience at Cypher, to surprise them with some interesting and unexpected pairings, and have them remember their experience with a renewed connection and love for the great things we harvest from the Earth. “Sharing my creations for the enjoyment of friends, family, members, and visitors is the pinnacle of my journey.”
Cypher “Cracks the Code” of the art and science of winemaking, creating exceptional wines that reveal both complexity and elegance. Each sip is the result of an enigma unveiled. As seen in nature, architecture, math, and science – exceptional design requires both form and function expressing strength and beauty.