North Coast Syrah
The California North Coast is home to a unique breed of surfers. Whether they are hard core big wave chasers near Half-Moon Bay or weekend warriors at Salmon Creek Beach, they reflect the diversity of the land and sea around them. Fiercely individualistic yet caring and compassionate, they truly become an expression of the natural elements around them.
Similarly, this Syrah based wine from the North Coast Viticultural area is designed to be complex, balancing fruit flavors with earthy and mineral notes. A homage to the diverse origin of the grapes.
2006 North Coast Syrah
| Review |
"Lush with fruit flavors and highlights of mocha. This wine is a perfect companion to grilled meat dishes."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate |
| Barrel Ageing |
15 Months in mix of French and american Oak barrels |
| Harvest Notes |
Despite vigorous thinning, 2006 was a large crop year. Harvest started relatively late, we received our first grapes on the last day of September. Early summer was relatively cool, allowing the grapes to mature slowly on the vine and develop lenghty and complex flavors. |
| Composition |
86% Syrah 9% Cabernet Sauvignon 4% Carignane |
| Fermentation |
3 Days cold soaked and then fermented in mix of open top and closed top fermenters. |
| Abstract |
Bottled unfined and unfiltered. |
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