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Here go the Toad Hollow Vineyards/Faux Frog folks again! We thought that we would take the Faux Frog wines to another level by adding the most noble of the black grape varieties, Syrah. Syrah plantings in France have increased ten fold over the last twenty years and the most spectacular of the new plantings have been in Languedoc. Our friends at Seur d’Arques have outdone themselves once again. This is a rich, dark, and dense wine that offers incredible quality for a reasonable price.
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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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