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Wine Details
Price:
$27.00 per bottle
Description:
Our third vintage, and having already won two gold medals even before release, this 2001 Napa Valley Estate Bottled Syrah is made from two well-known vineyards: Hestan in the Eastern foothills of the valley and Page-Nord just south of Yountville. On the nose, our Syrah shows aromas of blueberry, chocolate cherry, leather, and tobacco. This inky, dark red wine fills the mouth with firm, meaty tannins, complementing a rich mix of cherry, black cherry, chocolate, and leather. With an extremely long finish, this well-structured Syrah begs for the accompaniment of food--anything roasted and in need of a wine able to accent and deepen the experience of hearty meat dishes.
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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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