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Nickel and Nickel Dyer Vineyard Syrah

Nickel and Nickel Dyer Vineyard Syrah Wine Details
Price: $40.00 per bottle

Description: Dark in color with floral aromas of rose petal, lavender, vanilla and spice. Plum and wild berry are present on the entry of this wine supported by an underlying meatiness with rich, toasty oak. Pretty yet chewy and dense, this wine finishes with long, elegant tannins.

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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