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Wine Information
Syrah was first planted on the estate in 1978. After making wine from the few remaining vines in 1991 and 1993, we made a serious commitment to this ancient and noble grape, increasing the plantings in the vineyard. Araujo Syrah is a profound, mysteriously compelling wine that reveals yet another aspect of the Eisele Vineyard's unique terroir.
The remarkable 2005 growing season began with one of the wettest springs on record, with soaking r...
Vintage 2005
Napa Valley 2005 Vintage Report / Winter rains took pause for a dry, mild March then began again with record-setting precipitation late into the growing season delaying bloom and set. The summer months were cool and pleasant with few heat spikes. Fog and cool temperatures were a concern heading into September as sugar levels were yet to rise in all varieties. Warm, nearly perfect conditions arrived with an Indian Summer making for a later than...
