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Syrah, Alexander Valley, 2005

Syrah, Alexander Valley, 2005 Wine Details
Price: $40.00 per bottle

Description: Life should be simple: balanced with work and responsibilities, and fun with family and friends. Imagine lying down in a field of lavender as you first take in the floral elements of our 2005 Alexander Valley Syrah. Now breathe deeply. The aroma is heady, sweet; you can almost hear the buzz of bees. Feel the sun on your face? In the Alexander Valley, the heat is strong, giving this wine the big, juicy flavors of ripe blackberries, tender blueberries, and just-picked raspberries. With the Franciscan soil type providing excellent drainage, we are proud to offer a wine of layered complexity, elegant balance, and impeccable structure. The fog that sneaks up the Russian River cools the Alexander Valley just long enough to give the fruit those spicy and earthy components you expect in a superior Syrah. It’s simply delicious. Enjoy this wine with roasted duck breast wrapped in bacon and served with wild rice and fresh, crusty bread in front of the fire with a glass of our Syrah. Swirl. Sip. Repeat. Relax. You deserve it.

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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