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Syrah

Syrah Wine Details
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Description: Very similar to the 2006 Syrah, this wine has exuberant aromas of blueberry with hints of espresso. The wine finishes with a silky smooth texture and intense lingering flavors. 2007 Syrah is a blend of three vineyards, Skyline, Sawtooth and Williamson, each vineyard dominated by one element and blending to create a more complete wine. From Skyline comes intense berry aromas, from Sawtooth a full mid-palate texture, and from Williamson the strength of the finish. Adding to the intensity of the aromas is about 3% Viognier, which we ferment in with the Syrah. About 50% of the barrels are new American oak and we removed the heads off of several to ferment directly in the barrel. This technique is labor intensive but pays off because the oak flavors integrate seamlessly into the wine. After fermentation and pressing when the barrels are empty again, we put the heads back on and refill them with the wine that was fermented in them.




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