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Wine Details
Price:
$34.00 per bottle
Description:
It's back. We introduced the Star Lane Vineyard with the 2001 vintage, and like many others, have been experiencing Star Lane withdrawal since it sold out. The 2002 vintage was great all around, and the hard working vines on the roacky south facing slopes of the Star Lane vineyard have come through again. Growing in one of the warmest locations in the valley, the grapes reached a very mature sttae of flavor development and ripeness during the long, even growing season which was probably one of the best since the 1997 vintage. A combination of French and American oak barrels were used for 24 months of barrel ageing, and the wine was then laid down for another six months of bottle age before release. It's finally back, and so will that warm sense of contentment.
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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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