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Vin Gris, Sonoma Valley

Vin Gris, Sonoma Valley Wine Details
Price: $15.00 per bottle

Description: Produced entirely using Syrah from the Salmina Vineyard in Kenwood. The grapes were gently crushed into ½ ton bins and left overnight for the juice to pick up color and flavor, then pressed to older barrels for fermentation. Lovely salmon pink color, aromas of strawberry and a clean fruity yet rich palate. The perfect summer sipper for chicken salad or grilled chicken and fish. 140 cases produced.

Varietal Definition
Syrah:
Syrah is the eight hundred pound gorilla of Rhone grapes! In the vineyard and the winery, Syrah is typically an easy grape to work with - healthy, early ripening, resistant to mildew and rot; suitable for winemaking in a variety of styles. The wines from Syrah are tannic without being harsh. The wines will have a taste and smell of dark blue fruit like blackberries and blackcurrant, with a strong spicy side where one can find freshly ground pepper and other spices. Syrah is famous for its part in the French blends, such as Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf du Pape.


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