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Syrah, Dry Creek Valley

Syrah, Dry Creek Valley Wine Details
Price: $35.00 per bottle

Description: This wine is made from grapes grown in a vineyard on Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley bench, east of Dry Creek Road. It is very fat, rich and supple with the complex aromas and flavors that are unique to Syrah. It will develop into a delicious wine with a few years in the bottle.

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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