COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Black Ankle Vineyards
REGION
Maryland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine is an ultra-limited, allocated micro-cuvée from Black Ankle Vineyards, located in the Linganore AVA of Maryland. Founded by Sarah O'Herron and Ed Boyce in 2002, the estate has spent over two decades proving that world-class wines can be grown in Maryland's rocky slate soils. The 'Domaine' bottling represents a milestone for the estate, sourced from a single, exceptional plot of Syrah vines that reached a majestic level of maturity in the 2022 vintage. This wine is produced only in years of outstanding quality, reflecting the deep connection between the estate's mature vines and its unique terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€110
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The inaugural 2022 vintage of Domaine was released in Spring 2026 exclusively to a private allocation list.
Fact 02
To evaluate its structure, the winemakers blind-tasted the 2022 Domaine against the legendary 1990 Paul Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle.
Fact 03
Black Ankle Vineyards is fully solar-powered and constructed its tasting room using farm-sourced wood, straw, and clay.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine is highly meticulous and tailored to highlight the singular expression of a tiny estate block. The 100% Syrah grapes are hand-harvested from 20-year-old vines grown on decomposing slate soils. In the cellar, the fruit undergoes small-batch fermentation using native or carefully selected yeasts to preserve the site's unique character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in premium French oak barrels to integrate its structure and develop complexity before being bottled with minimal intervention.
