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2002 Estate Syrah

2002 Estate Syrah Wine Details
Price: $20.00 per bottle

Description: Aromatically the wine exhibits spicy and earthy characteristics with distinctive lavender and white pepper notes. The subsequent flavors are reminiscent of bright red fruits, such as red cherries and raspberries. Moderate weight in the mouth with firm acidity and drying tannins lead to a long, well delineated finish.

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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