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Wine Details
Price:
$16.00 per bottle
Description:
This blend is weighted toward the cool, Santa Rita Hills (76%) with Andy Joughin’s Roblar Vineyard making up the warm climate component. The excellent low yield, concentrated vintage of 2002 had Bruce blending together four vineyards that were harvested over seven weeks; as each climate zone became ripe. This means that harvest starts “up valley” or to the East, and finishes in the Santa Rita Hills. The wine is 100% Syrah that was aged in a variety of oak, 30% new wood, for over a year. The 2002 exhibits a nice “meaty” character that makes it a natural with country cooking, grilled meats, and many strong, soft cheeses.
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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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