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Wine Details
Price:
$32.00 per bottle
Description:
Located on Refugio Road near the Santa Ynez River, this vineyard has warm days but fog-influenced, cool nights. With big red and black fruits, an inky-black color, and a touch of sweet cocoa on the finish, this wine is unmistakably New World. If you like a lot of flavor and texture this Syrah is definitely for you. Because of its low acidity the Clover Creek will not age as long as most Tensley Syrahs, but it will drink beautifully at a young age and should reach its peak in 3 to 5 years.
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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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