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Fair Play Syrah

Fair Play Syrah Wine Details
Price: $26.00 per bottle

Description: Nutrient poor decomposed granite soils dominate the Fairplay A.V.A. Along with a microclimate naturally tempered by an elevation above 2500 ft. The combination of soil and climate produce a velvety Syrah with dense tannins. Dried violets and roses with cranberry caramel toast define the bouquet.

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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