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Wine Details
Price:
$25.00 per bottle
Description:
Glen Fiona's first Rhone-style Cuvee and we are excited! This is a complex red wine blend, made from 55% Syrah, 25% Cinsault and 20% Counoise grapes from Walla Walla appellation vineyards. Aged in American and French oak barrels for over 15 months. This wine is ready for enjoyment now and displays foward red fruit and balanced tannins. Put a bottle on your dinner table and enjoy it with lamb, grilled red meats, or how about grilled salmon. Only 378 cases made.
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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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Counoise:
Counoise is a deep purple-red grape, and has a rich spicy character, with flavors of anise, strawberries and blueberries. Counoise’s moderate alcohol and tannins make it a good complement for Syrah, balancing that grape’s characteristic intense spice, strong tannins and high alcohol.
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