2007 Alder Springs Syrah

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Vineyard	Alder Springs Vineyard more information
Label Dog	Streak
Appellation	Mendocino Valley
Blend	100% Syrah
Release Date	February 1, 2010
Bottling Date	May 12, 2009
Production	Limited Production - 50 Cases
Alcohol	14.9%
Aging	33% French Oak Francois Freres

Winemaking Notes

We used 25% Whole Clusters and 5% whole berries for this crush that occured on the same day of harvest, 10/10/2010. Brix at harvest was 25.1.
The wine was aged in 33% French oak for 19 months

Tasting Notes

Our 2007 Alder Spring Syrah has a vibrant purple color with aromas of strawberries, raspberry jam and lilac. The wine was aged in 33% oak to produce smooth tannins and a nice round mouth feel.

Reviews

Beverage Testing Institute (tastings.com) Read Review
Gold Medal, 94 Points, "Exceptional"
Deep purple color. Lightly brett influenced aromas of black olive skin, nuts, leather and singed berry creme brulee follow thorugh on a round, silky entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with complex layers of flavor and generous cedar and spice accented fade with smooth tannins. An intriguing, slightly rustic and Euro styled syrah that should do well at the table with game.