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Wine Details
Price:
$15.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2003 Glen Fiona Bacchus-Sagemoor Syrah has a deep ruby-purple hue offering liquid fruits and fresh aroma of vibrant extracted syrah.The rich,dense and smooth texture of the syrah lingers on the palate with loads of ripe plums and blackberry fruits. Dark chocolate notes weave through the dense layers of blackberries and plums, along with subtle aroma of licorice and violets. Made in a non-wooded style for retention of fruit and early enjoyment, the 2003 syrah is a food lover?s delight. Enjoy it with a wide variety of foods including peppercorn steak, grilled meat and salads, spicy red sauces atop pasta, lamb and coq au vin. Moreover, you can also savour our Bacchus-Sagemoor with your favorite chocolate desserts, so don?t wait until Valentine?s day to try it.
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Varietal Definition
Bacchus:
Named after the Roman god of wine, Bacchus is found in Canada’s westernmost province of British Columbia, in the United Kingdom, and most widely in its native Germany, where it flourishes in the heart of German bulk wine production and beer country. Two-thirds of its German production is in the Rheinhessen and much of the rest is in the Franconia district, famous for its Bavarian wheat beers. Created by crossing a Müller-Thurgau with a Silvaner-Riesling cross, this white wine-producing varietal adapts to a broad range of climates. Bacchus benefits from its ability to grow in less favorable vineyard sites than Riesling and even Müller-Thurgau. It produces full-bodied wines, with attractive fruit and floral characteristics, similar to Muscat. As an early budder, this varietal is susceptible to spring frosts, and its lack of acidity can prove challenging. In cool years, its inability to ripen fully and to express its Muscat-like character does not allow vignerons to effectively use the grape to moderate the aci
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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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