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2005 Syrah, Frediani Vineyard

Hints of anise, lavender and black pepper rounded by extended barrel aging and bottle cellaring have smoothed this into a wine with a medium body that you can enjoy now.

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About This Wine:

Winemaker Notes

2005
Syrah
Library Selection

Appellation: Napa Valley

Alcohol Content: 14.9%

Production: 125 cases

Bottled: July 2008

Blend: 88% Syrah; 6% Charbono; 4% Zinfandel; 2% Petite Sirah

Description
Hints of anise, lavender and black pepper rounded by extended barrel aging and bottle cellaring have smoothed this into a wine with a medium body that you can enjoy now.

The Story
Frediani planted an acre of Syrah for us several years ago. Like many winemakers, I have come to appreciate Syrah on its own in some vintages, while in other vintages it can enhance or be enhanced through creative blending.

Vineyard
100% Frediani Vineyard, Calistoga, Napa Valley

Harvest Information
Harvested, sorted and crushed on September 22nd; fermented in a small, open-top fermentor with aggressive punching down and gentle pump-over cap management.

Barrel Program
Approximately 30 months in 40% new Hungarian Oak and 60% once used French Oak barrels.

Wine Profile:

Vintage:

2005

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