Earthy elegance, spice, and a lingering finish. A food-friendly expression of Syrah that pairs well with spicy red sauces or dishes with Aleppo pepper.
Product
Description
Cultivar
Syrah
Clone
877
Rootstock
Own-Rooted
Appelation
Colorado
American Viticultural Area
Grand Valley AVA
Vineyard
Christianson Cliffside Vineyard
Harvest Date
Monday, October 3, 2011
Production (cases)
54.8
Harvested (Tons)
2.20
Sort
Hand Sort - Jacks, Stems, & Cracked Berries
Percent Alcohol by Volume
14.6
Blend
100% Single-Vineyard / Single-Varietal
Titratable Acidity (g/L)
pH
3.76
Residual Sugar (g/L)
0.3
Malolactic Fermentation
98-100%
Total Maceration (days)
43.5
Fermentation
Stainless Steel
Élevage
French Oak (25% new)
Months in Barrel
12.2
Fining
None
Filtration
None
Months in Bottle Before Release
33.9
Release Date
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Suitable for Vegetarians
Suitable for Vegans
Recommended Serving Temperature (F)
Cellar Potential
High
Cellar Reports
2019/03/10 - continuing to improve with cellaring. hold/drink.
2017/03/12 - cellaring well. Recommend decanting if drinking now.