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Wine Details
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The three vineyard blocks of Syrah were crushed together into one tank for fermentation. The fermentation lasted ten days, with no extended maceration. The wine was evenly split between new French oak barrels and one-year old French oak barrels.
This is our first Syrah off the Estate! Exciting, yet subtle, with hints of blueberries and lots of spice. Bright fruit and oak flavors balanced evenly with vanilla and acidity. Long, smooth flavorful finish. Give this Syrah a little tome to open up, and it is a wonderful compliment to any meal. Drink upon release, or hold for more bottle age.
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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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