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Wine Details
Price:
$22.00 per bottle
Description:
Well drained granitic soil, combined with the warm days and cool nights, create ideal growing conditions for our Syrah, the famed varietal of the Rhone Valley in France. Bright concentrated red fruit characters with hints of berry and mocha are the opening act in this multi-layered wine. Soft velvety tannins frame the rich, mouth coating palate of plum and lavender, finishing with hints of maple and toasty oak.
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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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Shiraz:
Alternate name for the french Syrah clone grape grown in Australia and responsible for very big red wines that are not quite as intense in flavor as the french Rhone versions.
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