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Wine Details
Price:
$18.00 per bottle
Description:
The Terra Alta Vineyard is located in the rolling hills that lead to the Sierra. Our 2001 Syrah was lovingly made with traditional winemaking methods that included the use of small open top fermenters and hand punch downs of the fermenting grapes. This resulted in a wine with deep long flavors and rich pleasing aromas including cherries, plums and black pepper with hints of lavender. Our Syrah can be paired with many dishes and is especially good with pasta, pork, lamb and chicken.
Aged in both French and American oak barrels, our production of this wine was approximately 720 cases.
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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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