2006 Kemp Vineyard Syrah

Aromatics - The nose is clean and youthful with aromas of cocoa powder, graham crackers, raspberry jam, and white pepper.

On The Palate -  Dry and full-bodied with juicy raspberry flavors, accompanied by notes of plum, cured meats, white pepper and a hint of dusty tobacco. Depth of flavor balances nicely with the acidity leading to a complex finish with a touch of tannic grip.

Winemaking - Our winemaker John Holdredge, paid close attention to the winemaking details and the hard work of routine punch downs, gave us what we were striving for, a wine with classic Syrah varietal characteristics. As the grapes approached maturity, Vigneron Glenn Alexander tasted every two to three days and made the decision to pick when "flavor jumped and seed tannins were ripe".

Cold-Soak Time - 7 days

Barrel Program - All French Oak with 25% new Remond cooperage. The wine was racked twice, and remained in barrel for 16 months.

Harvest - Our Bacchus crews harvested the fruit as the chilly dawn broke and we delivered the grapes to the winery just like our winemaker wanted them...cold.

Bottle Date - February 14th, 2007

Alcohol - 14.8%

98 cases produced. $40

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