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Napa Valley Syrah

Napa Valley Syrah Wine Details
Price: $50.00 per bottle

Description: Fermented in small one ton fermenters with specially selected Syrah yeast, only the best grapes were chosen for our Limited Release program. Solid natural acidity brings together rich blackberry fruit, toasty new French oak, and rosemary spice. Seven French oak barrels were chosen to produce this Limited Release Syrah.

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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