2005 Syrah Sierra Foothills

Winemaker's Notes:

The grapes used for this wine came from two vineyards. The hillside vineyard owned by Oakmont Vineyards in the Shenandoah Valley California AVA, and Jim Brown's vineyard in Fair Play. 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. This Syrah has the fruit, the spice and the savory flavors found in great Syrahs. After the initial subtle fruit flavors, the true character of this Syrah is revealed with smoky and meaty nuances and a mocha and spicy finish.

2005 C.G. Di Arie Syrah
Sierra Foothills, California (750 ml)
$30.00

Production & Technical Data:
Alcohol 14.6%
Residual Sugar: less than 0.1%
pH: 3.5

Bottling Date:
February 05, 2007

Varietal Content:
100% Syrah, Sierra Foothills

Limited Production!!
Only 538 cases produced.

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