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Wine Details
Price:
$30.00 per bottle
Description:
Sourced from six Mendocino County vineyards, the 2003 Meyer Family Cellars Syrah demonstrates this great variety’s potential for elegance and complexity when produced from cool-climate fruit. This wine displays high-toned, wild berry and cherry characteristics, typical of Mendocino, along with varietal aromas of blueberry and white pepper. Firm, bright acidity balances the Syrah’s ripe fruit and rich mouthfeel. Two-years’ barrel-aging in 50% new American oak has helped soften and integrate the tannin structure, while contributing sweet vanilla and a subtle spiciness to its complex aroma. Our 2003 Syrah reflects the family’s tradition of producing elegant, food-friendly wines.
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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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