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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.