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Martella Hammer Syrah

Martella Hammer Syrah Wine Details
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Description: Hammer Syrah is this winemaker’s rendering of a California style Syrah. Old world notions of terroir and adherence to traditional blends are set aside. We produced this luxurious wine by combining and balancing diverse aromas, flavors and textures. Hammer Syrah has lots of rich ripe fruit flavors with a soft round structure. The wine is complex and ready to enjoy today!

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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