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Wine Details
Price:
$39.00 per bottle
Description:
Distinctive and dramatic, this is a showcase wine!
In the nose, concentrated aromas of plum, blackberry and licorice mix with a perfume of lychee nuts. Dense, ripe fruit, chocolate and roasted coffee bean flavors give the wine a captivating sweetness on the palate, reminiscent of a perfectly prepared cappuccino.
With its formidable structure, chewy tannins and surprising depth, this wine integrates the essence, or terroir, of Saralee’s Vineyard with the true varietal character of the fruit. It is a classic example of Syrah’s beauty – sweetly perfumed, voluptuously textured, and charmingly persistent.
To quote Robert Parker Jr., fine wine critic, this wine is “…A full-bodied, layered, hedonistic as well as intellectual turn-on…”
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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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