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Wine Details
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Description:
This wine is a Saigné—meaning it is juice that we drain off our Topanga Syrah before the wine is fermented. The juice receives 12–16 hours of skin contact and is then fermented in neutral barrels and aged sur lies for six months. Before bottling, we blend in 9% Viognier. Lots of watermelon and strawberry aromas. Only 94 cases produced—and it's selling fast!
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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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