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Wine Details
Price:
$26.00 per bottle
Description:
In distinction to the Santa Barbara County Syrah, this wine is the first in a series of single vineyard Syrahs highlighting the characteristics of individual areas of the Santa Ynez Valley. With a brighter fruit flavor and more moderate tannin structure than some of the other single vineyard Syrahs, this is the elegant Syrah of the family. Much of the fruit comes from the desirable upper mesa area of the Rodney Shull vineyard. The sandy soil in that area of the vineyard is better drained, and somewhat less fertile than other areas, and the subsequent quality of the fruit shows through with a refined blend of dark cherry and blueberry flavors, hints of mocha, and lengthy, sweet, milk chocolaty tannins.
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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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