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Wine Details
Price:
$75.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2003 UPSLOPE Syrah combines the six best barrels from our Thompson Vineyard, Melville Vineyard, and Bien Nacido Vineyard wine lots. This wine transcends our traditional winemaking concept which focuses on vineyard designation. Rather, it combines the best characteristics of the best barrels from our best vineyards. The blend will change each year, but the focus on density, smoothness, and power will be maintained. This wine is our playground! (142 cases produced)
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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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