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Pacific Star Syrah

Pacific Star Syrah Wine Details
Price: $24.00 per bottle

Description: These Potter Valley grapes are from a clone hybridized from cuttings found in both the northern and southern Rhone Valley and recently introduced into the U.S. Our first Syrah shows the varietal signature of robust berry and cherry aromas and spicy layers leading up a lingering, rich finish. Lightly touched with oak, this lovely wiine will be a pleasure consumed now and has been aged one year in the bottle, yet supple tannins will allow many years of graceful aging.

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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