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Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino

Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino Wine Details
Price: $47.00 per bottle

Description: Indigenous yeast fermentation contributes to an ideal balance of concentrated wild black fruit flavors laced with licorice and firm structure. A real big boy. Aged 19 months in French oak. 150 half-cases produced.

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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