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Wine Details
Price:
$22.00 per bottle
Description:
This 100% varietal Syrah was grown in our cool climate Los Alamos vineyard (78%) from two distinct clones and our warmer Valley View Vineyard east of Solvang (22%). The 2002 growing season was typically long and the harvest for these grapes was not completed until late October. Fermentations were carried out in small, open topped fermenters which were punched down regularly for nearly two weeks. This wines was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. A bold, dark, rich Syrah, this vintage will improve in bottle over the next 7-8 years.
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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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