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Wine Details
Price:
$24.00 per bottle
Description:
A luscious blend of Syrah from two different vineyard sources -- the cool-climate, late-harvest McIntire Vineyard, near Sunnyside in the Yakima Valley; and the warm-site Alder Ridge Vineyard along the Columbia River. The warm Columbia River site contributes exuberant boysenberry-like fruit; grapes from the cool-climate Yakima Valley site, harvested a full month later, provide firm tannins and extraordinary richness.
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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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