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Wine Description
The Story
Grapes for our Syrah are grown on our Diamond Pile Estate vineyards in the Sonoma Coast region. Specifically, these vineyards are located in the newest AVA, the Petaluma Gap which takes its name from the cooling afternoon breezes that funnel through the area. The winds drop temperatures and help create a long growing season. Our Syrah thrives in this environment, benefitting from a slow and even ripening that delivers bold, flavorful fruit and...
Wine Information
Varietal: Syrah
Appellation: Sonoma County
Harvest Date: October 10-17
Acid: 0.61g/100ml
pH: 3.98
Alcohol: 14.5%
Vintage 2018
Seamless season of heavenly hangtime and phenomenal phenolic development
February saw abundant rains, followed by lots of filtered light in spring and early summer. Both bud break and flowering occurred a bit late, but under ideal weather conditions, creating plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun during the day and cooler marine influences, virtually uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The relatively mild summer followed...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2020 |
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| 25€ |
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