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Wine Details
Price:
$15.50 per bottle
Description:
He's done it again. Mike has produced another superb port in the traditional Australian Style but with 100% Syrah from Santa Ynez Valley. The wine is fully fortified during fermentation and then aged for two years in both American and French Oak. We had the opportunity of calling this wine either a Vintage Port or a Ruby Port but to avoid any confusion we went with the varietal name. The wine is rich in dark berry and stone fruit flavors with a touch of fig and raisin on the finish. It is medium bodied and perfect to pair with hard cheese, dried fruits and even chocolate. This port will keep very well for up to 20 years if stored properly (320 cases produced).
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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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