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Wine Details
Price:
$28.00 per bottle
Description:
Wellington Vineyards has been making Syrah since 1993, but this is our first Reserve bottling. We think this is the finest Syrah we have ever made. The weather was ideal during the final ripening phase for most of our vineyards in 2001. After a hot spring and summer pushed grapes to the brink of maturity very early, an unusually cool September extended the final ripening by two to four weeks. This long “hang time” resulted in great color, rich, soft tannins and fantastic intensity of flavor. We arrived at the final blend for this special wine through a series of meticulous tastings and trial blends. Inclusion of a bit of Cabernet sauvignon was the final touch, firming up the structure, adding focus, and actually intensifying the Syrah character. 262 cases produced. Silver medal Sonoma County Harvest Fair 10/03
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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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Cabernet Sauvignon:
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted and significant among the five dominant varieties in France’s Bordeaux region, as well as the most successful red wine produced in California. Though it was thought to be an ancient variety, recent genetic studies at U.C. Davis have determined that Cabernet Sauvignon is actually the hybrid offspring of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon berries are small with black, thick and very tough skin. This toughness makes the grapes fairly resistant to disease and spoilage and able to withstand some autumn rains with little or no damage. It is a mid to late season ripener. These growth characteristics, along with its flavor appeal have made Cabernet Sauvignon one of the most popular red wine varieties worldwide.
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