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Wine Details
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Description:
The fruit for this Syrah primarily comes from three notable vineyards; the Preston Ranch on the western slopes of the Russian River Valley, the Schaefer Vineyard and our Palo Alto estate vineyard both located in the Sonoma Valley. The Schaefer and Palo Alto Vineyards are known for producing fruit with intense body and complex character, while the fruit sourced from the Preston Ranch brings supple, fruity characteristics to the wine allowing our winemaker to create this well-balanced blend. This wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks; subsequently, 60% of the wine was aged for twenty-four months in French oak barrels, and 40% in American oak barrels
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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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