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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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