This beautiful Syrah starts with gorgeous aromas of blackberry, cherry, lilacs and black olives. The wine shows deep purple color, with flavors of black cherry and plums accented by hints of roasted meat, smoke and licorice. This Syrah has ample structure to lay down for 5-7 years.
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VINEYARD:
Ranch at the End of the Road Vineyard Benton City, Washington
TECHNICAL NOTES:
pH 3.64
TA 0.60 g/100mL
Alcohol 14.3% By Volume
FERMENTATION:
36-hour cold soak; 50% whole berry primary fermentation with multiple stage yeast inoculation followed by secondary malolactic fermentation; 100% complete.
BARREL AGING:
100% French oak barrels
30% New French oak
Aged 16 months
CASES PRODUCED:
227 cases
BOTTLING DATE:
February 13, 2008
RELEASE DATE:
April 1, 2008