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Wine Details
Price:
$18.00 per bottle
Description:
Spring was unseasonably warm and dry, resulting in early budbreak, putting the 5 to 10 days ahead of normal. Our Syrah in Oakville bloomed 18 days earlier than normal. May was quite cool, which helped to moderate vine growth, thus balancing the amount of leaf canopy relative to crop level. Cool mornings, hot afternoons and warm evenings led to an early harvest for the 2004 Rosato. The wonderful balance we saw in the fruit is reflected in the balance of the resulting wine.
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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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