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Wine Details
Price:
$16.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2009 Outer Coast Plain Syrah was harvested from our vineyard on September 24, 2009. The grapes were whole berry fermented with stems too dryness with a yeast isolated from the Rhone Valley whose characteristics promote a wine of fresh forward fruit. After completing fermentation, the wine was transferred to air-dried casks for a period of 17 months. The result is a well balanced wine with soft rounded edges. The final assemblage is 100% Syrah.
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Varietal Definition
Shiraz:
Alternate name for the french Syrah clone grape grown in Australia and responsible for very big red wines that are not quite as intense in flavor as the french Rhone versions.
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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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