2020 Andremily EABA
Tasting Notes
"Its inky purple hue is followed by a sensational bouquet of bloody blue fruits, black raspberries, iron, ground pepper, baking spices, and who knows what else. Incredibly complex and nuanced (yet intense) aromatically, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered, concentrated mouthfeel, and a finish that won't quit. It’s certainly one of the biggest, richest wines in the lineup, yet like all of Jim's wines, it remains light on its feet, has brilliant purity of fruit, and is as drinkable as could be. 99 Points” Jeb Dunnuck
About Andremily
Jim Binns, formerly Manfred Krankl's assistant at Sine Qua Non (SQN) winery for 12 vintages, played a crucial role in managing all aspects of SQN during his tenure. He then dedicated himself fully to Andremily, a venture that began with an opportunity from Manfred. This opportunity involved taking over the prized White Hawk Vineyard in Cat Canyon, a source of contracted fruit for SQN, which Binns had been familiar with since joining SQN in 2005. Alongside this, he and his wife Rachel, sought additional vineyards like Larner in Ballard Canyon and Alta Mesa in Cuyama Valley, forming Andremily's foundation. In 2020, they expanded further by acquiring Slide Hill Vineyard in Edna Valley.
Andremily, committed to excellence in viticulture, focuses on producing top-quality fruit, limiting yield, and ensuring balanced crops. Their hands-on approach extends to meticulous sorting and fermentation processes, before in-house bottling. The winery's name, Andremily, is a tribute to Binns' children, Andrew and Emily, reflecting the family-oriented ethos of the brand and symbolizing the family's involvement and passion for winemaking. Andremily produces some of the finest wines in the World.
Winery: Andremily
Origin: California
Vintage: 2020
Wine Type: Red Wine
Varietal: 65% Syrah, 22% Mourvedre, 10% Grenache, 3% Viognier
Vineyards: Bien Nacido Vineyard (Santa Maria), White Hawk Vineyard (Cat Canyon), Larner Vineyard (Ballard Canyon), Slide Hill Vineyard (Edna Valley), Alta Mesa Vineyard (Santa Barbara County)
Winemaker: Jim Binns
Wine Details
• 70% whole cluster
• 22 months in 50% New French Barrique, 50% Used French Barrique
• Bottled: September 10, 2022
• Alcohol: 15.2%
• Bottle Size: 750 ml & 1.5L
• Recommend decanting
• Can age in the cellar for a long time
• 780 cases made
• EABA – Pronounced “ee-buh”, stands for End All Be All!