Velvety aromas of dark cherries, darker chocolate and espresso beans, with a firm oak under layer and intense purity that recall wines of the northern Rhône. In the mouth, this Syrah reveals sweet blueberry and agreeably tart red plum flavors edging the main stem of cherries and chocolate. Opulent entry and full body on the tongue, with polished tannins easing the oak into the texture. The long aftertaste lifts cleanly off the back palate and echoes the original aromas. The wine will reward decanting now, and should gain complexity with age. $35
APPELLATION
Applegate Valley, Oregon
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
100% Syrah
HARVEST DATE
October 17-18, 2008
HARVEST DATA
Brix: 21.8 - 23.6
TA: 4.74 - 5.46
pH: 3.14 - 3.49
VINEYARD SOURCE
Estate grown, Block 1 and 5
CELLAR TREATMENT
Native yeast, Aged 9 months in 47% new French oak, 53% neutral French oak
Applegate Valley, Oregon
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
100% Syrah
HARVEST DATE
October 17-18, 2008
HARVEST DATA
Brix: 21.8 - 23.6
TA: 4.74 - 5.46
pH: 3.14 - 3.49
VINEYARD SOURCE
Estate grown, Block 1 and 5
CELLAR TREATMENT
Native yeast, Aged 9 months in 47% new French oak, 53% neutral French oak
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
DATE BOTTLED
August 31, 2009
ALCOHOL
13.8%
PRODUCTION
775 cases
RELEASE DATE
September 1, 2010
SUGGESTED RETAIL
$35.00 / bottle 750 ml
CERTIFICATIONS
Demeter-certified Biodynamic®
Stellar certified organic
Yes
DATE BOTTLED
August 31, 2009
ALCOHOL
13.8%
PRODUCTION
775 cases
RELEASE DATE
September 1, 2010
SUGGESTED RETAIL
$35.00 / bottle 750 ml
CERTIFICATIONS
Demeter-certified Biodynamic®
Stellar certified organic
