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St. Helena Petite Sirah

St. Helena Petite Sirah Wine Details
Price: $35.00 per bottle

Description: Opening with aromas of rich fruit and berries, blackberry, thyme and cracked pepper - this wine has a classically firm entry with dried cherry and blackberry flavors, big and full with good tannins. A fan of the "big red" will love the volume of fruit and lingering finish.

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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