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SYRAH

SYRAH Wine Details
Price: $30.00 per bottle

Description: From the start the nose gives the impression this wine is rich and thick. Chocolate aromatics give way to ripe cherry, plum and hints of licorice. Flavors are rich with dark fruits, spices, black pepper, hints of mint and toasted oak. The finish is long, full and very cleansing. Aged 16 months in Hungarian and Slovakian oak.

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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