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Wine Details
Price:
$30.00 per bottle
Description:
"From a well managed vineyard just outside of Los Olivos, the fantastic Great Oaks grapes result in one of our most rich, complex, and age worthy wines. The fruit was again very ripe at harvest, and intense blueberry, ripe plum, and black cherry flavors are supported by a firm, confident tannin structure. American Oak barrel ageing imparts a subtle influence of vanilla and coconut which just adds to the complexity as this wine unfolds with a little time in the glass. This is definitely a heavy hitter and can go toe to toe with a blackened Filet, a good cigar, and the inevitable after-dinner political discussion solving the problems of the world. And while “brown bag tastings” aren’t really supposed to be a competition, it sure is fun to slip this in the lineup and just smile.
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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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