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Silvan Ridge Del Rio Portage

Silvan Ridge Del Rio Portage Wine Details
Price: $28.00 per bottle

Description: The Black Hole of wine...so purple/black that its opaque. Made from 100% Syrah from Del Rio Vineyards in the Rogue Valley, this blockbuster is brimming with black fruits, blackberries, satsume plum and black cherry. Remarkable for its intensity of flavor. It is surprisingly lush in its youthfulness and will satisfy those who give it the test of time.

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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