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ARTIST SERIES SYRAH
gourmet pairings
Pairs well with grilled sausage
and peppers, or grilled lamb
burgers on grilled bread,
brushed with olive oil on a
bed of greens, topped with
tzatziki
tasting notes
Syrah grapes were sourced
from the Spilya Vineyard block of Tapteil Vineyard planted in
2002. The Artist Series Syrah is a blend of two clones, Phelps
and SaraLee. This rich, dark wine exhibits nuances of spice,
blackberry, marionberry, with dry tobacco and chocolate notes.
Tannins are fine-grained and provide a complete palate to go
with a range of flavorful grilled dishes.
winemaker's insight
Syrah grapes were picked mid-September based upon brix,
pH, and acidity, destemmed with minimal crushing, dropped
by gravity into one-ton bins, cold-soaked for 48 hours, then
inoculated with selected wine yeasts, hand punched down twice
daily, and transferred to barrels where the wine finishes both
primary and secondary fermentation.
awards and distinctions
Double Gold – Seattle Wine Awards
APPELLATION:Yakima Valley
COMPOSITION: 100% Syrah, two clones: Phelps and SaraLee
MATURATION: 21 months in American, French, and Hungarian oak,
20% new
CELLARING: : Enjoyable soon after bottling, but always best after one
year and can be cellared for four to six years
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