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Syrah, French Camp

Syrah, French Camp Wine Details
Price: $15.00 per bottle

Description: Walk out to the edge of the ridge where these vines grow, and gaze. Before you stretches the tribal land of the Chumash, and the ranches of the Rancheros. You can feel an Old California that only comes in glimpse now. And in this wide open sky, French Camp Syrah basks.

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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