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2004 Syrah, Southern Exposure

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:53:00 GMT

2004 Syrah, Southern Exposure
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Winemaker's Notes:

The fruit was fermented in our stainless steel Submerged Cap Fermentation Tanks to fully extract every nuanced flavor from the berries. We then aged the wine in French oak barrels. Throughout the process we were careful to minimize harsh tannins, while still providing a solid backbone for ageing potential.

Deeply dark purple in color the wine has an elegant nose that begins with blackberries and an undercurrent of vanilla, with subtle hints of tobacco and anise. On the palate, black pepper weaves in among flavors of cedar, menthol, humus and eucalyptus. The finish is balanced with soft tannins and a lingering dark fruit and mocha finish.

Varietal Content:

85.4% Syrah, Fairplay California (El Dorado County)
9.0% Syrah, Shenandoah Valley California
5.6% Mourvedre, Lodi California

Alcohol: 14.3%

297 Cases Produced

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2006 Due Mondi, Red Blend

Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:23:00 GMT

2006 Due Mondi, Red Blend
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Due Mondi stands for the “two worlds” of France’s famous viticultural areas, namely, Bordeaux and Rhône. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, from Bordeaux and Syrah and Petite Sirah which come from Rhône. This wine was challenging to make since each variety has characteristic flavor and mouthfeel which I wanted to preserve in the final wine without compromise.

Due Mondi bears the Gallery Collection label which denotes that this is a limited production wine made from premium quality grapes carefully crafted with extra care and attention. It was aged for 15 months in premium French oak barrels.

The rich dark purple color is complemented with rich aromas of dark berries and hints of spice and chocolate. In the mid-palate the berry flavors transform to black cherry and the spiciness intensifies. In the finish this full body wine has a remarkable richness that carries the fruit, the spice and nuances of chocolate all the way to the end.

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2006 Syrah, Sierra Foothills

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:21:00 GMT

2006 Syrah, Sierra Foothills
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Winemaker Notes:

This wine was made from Estate Grown grapes. Our climate, the soil and our farming methods grow Syrah grapes that have the potential of making wines with full body and intense flavors. We harvested the fruit when it was completely ripe. The grapes were hand sorted and gently crushed. The fermentation was delayed for a couple of days by keeping the must at cold temperatures under 60 degrees F. We used the Submerged Cap Fermentation Tank that keeps the berries submerged throughout the fermentation for better flavor extraction and fuller tannins.

This wine exemplifies my style of wine. It has a deep color and a classic Syrah aroma of green and black peppercorn with piney undertones. This is a big wine that starts with subtle dark fruit flavors and finishes with lingering smoky, meaty and earthy flavors. This Syrah reminds me of an old world wine. It has a deep color with dark berry aromas combined with spice and mint.

Varietal Content:

100% Syrah

Bottling Date: February 15, 2008

Cases Produced: 350

Alcohol: 14.5%

pH: 3.6

Residual sugar: Less than 0.1%

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2006 Padre e Figlio, Red Blend

Thu, 8 May 2008 15:49:00 GMT

2006 Padre e Figlio, Red Blend
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Winemaker’s Notes:

Our Gallery Collection Wines are carefully crafted from our very best vineyard blocks, receiving extra care and attention throughout the winemaking process, and then barrel selected to ensure that a Gallery Collection Wine is the very best expression of varietal character and Sierra Foothill terroir.

“Padre E Figlio” translates to Father and Son. Petite Sirah, or Durif in France, is the result of the obscure French variety Peloursin fertilized by Syrah. Therefore, in this wine Syrah is the father and Petite Sirah, the son. In select French barrels, we aged the wine and were careful to minimize harsh tannins, while still providing a solid backbone for aging potential.

Inky dark purple in color the wine has a dense nose that begins with blueberries. Fruit gives way to pepper, sage, black olive, and vanilla. A structured acidity balances the chewy, dusty tannins. Mint lingers upon the palate with a long boysenberry finish.

Varietal Content:

65% Syrah, Estate Grown, Shenandoah Valley
35% Petite Sirah, Estate Grown, Shenandoah Valley

250 Cases Produced
Bottled 1/18/2008

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2004 Syrah, Sierra Foothills

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 07:24:00 GMT

2004 Syrah, Sierra Foothills
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Silver Medal - 2007 El Dorado County Fair

Winemaker’s Notes:

Most of the grapes used for this wine came from a hillside vineyard owned by Oakmont Vineyards. We harvested when the fruit was completely ripe. The grapes were hand sorted and gently crushed. The fermentation was delayed for two days by keeping the must cold under 60 degrees F. We used our Submerged Cap Fermentation Tank that keeps the berries submerged throughout the fermentation for better flavor extraction and softer tannins.

This wine exemplifies the style of wine that I like to create. It has a deep color and a classic Syrah aroma of green & black peppercorn combined with a woodsy and pine character. It has 4 flavor components: the fruit is a strong jammie cassis; the oak is of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; the savory component is of grilled meat, especially in the first sip; and the finish leads to black pepper and back to cassis.

Varietal Content:
85.0% Syrah, Sierra Foothills
10.0% Mouvedre
5.0% Petite Sirah
Bottling Date: November 29, 2005
Cases Produced: 715
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.5
Residual sugar: less than 0.1%

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