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"I love everything that's old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wines. "
Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774)
2006 Estate Syrah ~ Napa Valley
Limited Edition – 200 cases
This elegant and smooth Syrah displays the refined character that complements meals and friends so well. Grown on the family estate vineyards in Napa's eastern foothills, the finest lots of grapes are hand-selected for this artisan wine. The granite and volcanic soils are ideal for developing the refined flavors and bringing out the perfume of the Syrah grape. I believe that soil has a greater impact on wine made from Syrah compared with many other wine grapes. Opening with alluring aromas of ripe black fruit and wild sage, this Syrah also shows the signature of the Estate vineyard, delicate white pepper. On the palate, vibrant layers of juicy cherry and wild plum flow to subtle clove and nutmeg. Harmonious and nicely balanced, the wine’s well-integrated tannins impart a velvety roundness to a long, satisfying finish.
Winemaking
This hand-made, artisan wine begins with a personal selection of each bin of grapes. The fruit was then gently crushed and partially destemmed into small open-top fermenters. Fermentations were punched-down, by hand, three times per day. Fermentation was completed in 14 days and each lot was gently pressed before going to barrel. Aged 19 months in 60 gallon barrels; 100% French oak, 33% new.
Technical Notes
Varietal: 100% Syrah
Appellation: Napa Valley
Harvest: Oct. 26, 2006
Price $42
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