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Wine Details
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Description:
The western benches of the Salinas Valley just south of the Arroyo Seco canyon provide us with Syrah grapes from Alta Loma Vineyard. The area lies just outside of the strong valley winds and most days it sits above the morning fog. In the morning, the sun warms the vines, and in the afternoon the breezes from the mountains and the valley moderate the heat. Elegant and mouthfilling, this Syrah's flavors roll back and forth between black cherry, cranberry and black licorice.
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Varietal Definition
Syrah:
Syrah is the eight hundred pound gorilla of Rhone grapes! In the vineyard and the winery, Syrah is typically an easy grape to work with - healthy, early ripening, resistant to mildew and rot; suitable for winemaking in a variety of styles. The wines from Syrah are tannic without being harsh. The wines will have a taste and smell of dark blue fruit like blackberries and blackcurrant, with a strong spicy side where one can find freshly ground pepper and other spices. Syrah is famous for its part in the French blends, such as Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf du Pape.
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