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Syrah Rutherford Hozhoni Vineyard

Syrah Rutherford Hozhoni Vineyard Wine Details
Price: $20.00 per bottle

Description: Very rich and supple, this precocious Syrah drinks well now and will develop nicely over the next five years. It has very lovely fruit characters of dried apricots and dates.

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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