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THE BUNNELL FAMILY CELLAR SYRAH
FROM DISCOVERY VINEYARD
gourmet pairings
The vibrant black fruit and
depth of flavor in this powerful
wine make it a natural pairing
with a dry-aged ribeye steak,
charred rare on the barbeque
accented by a green
peppercorn compound butter
and earthy truffled potatoes.
tasting notes
Characterized by a deep ruby color with substantial density, and
blackberry and black cherry fruit aromas with a slight earthiness,
fine, soft tannins belie the intensity and power of this wine. The
lingering finish has a hint of toast.
winemaker's insight
We have worked with the Syrah from Discovery Vineyard since
the first crop and have learned how to optimize the fermentation
for this exceptional fruit. Hand-picked fruit is destemmed and
crushed directly to one-ton fermenters. The crushed grapes are
allowed to cold soak for 48 hours, during which time saignée
is performed, removing 5-10 percent of the juice from the
fermenter to increase the intensity of the finished wine. After the
cold soak, the must is inoculated with yeast and punched down
4-5 times daily until approximately 8 brix, then twice daily until
press. We will typically press at 3 brix and allow the fermentation
to finish in the settling tank or in barrels. After primary
fermentation is complete, the wine is inoculated for malo-lactic
fermentation.
awarDs & DistinCtions
Gold at 2017 SF Chronicle Competition
Double Platinum WPNW 2016 Best of the Best
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine top 10 Syrahs
Wine Spectator–94 points
Wine Enthusiast–91 points
Wine Advocate–90 points
APPELLATION: Horse Heaven Hills
COMPOSITION: 100% Syrah
MATURATION: Aged 20 months in French and American oak, 25% new.
CELLARING: Drinks beautifully now but will benefit from additional
cellaring of a decade or more.
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