2010 Syrah
Estate - Syrah
Given the unique terroir of Ballard Canyon, Syrah excels here, offering finished wines that are balanced and complex. Our fine and sandy soil type lends to Syrah that expresses unique minerality while our cooler climate helps to maintain balced acidity to the expressive fruit character of the Syrah varietal.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Ballard Canyon AVA
Harvest Date
Oct. 29 - Nov. 16, 2010
Acid
6.32 g/l titratable acidity
pH
3.58
Aging
22 months 30% New French oak, 5% New American oak
Alcohol %
15.2
Wine Enthusiast
90
Robert Parker
90
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Brimming with blueberry fruit, white and black pepper and licorice spice with well integrated tannins and balanced acidity.
Production Notes
Seven different clonal lots were fermented individually. All macerated for a total of 14 days, fermented with BM 45 yeast, and pumped over 2x per day plus punched down 3X per day. Peak Temp averaged 86˚F. The wine was assembled after 22 months of barrel ageing in 30% New French oak, 5% New American Oak, and the balance in Neutral French Oak, followed by a minimum of 6 months in bottle before release.
Food Pairing Notes
Red meats and barbecue dishes
Production
297 Cases
Other Notes
100% Syrah (Clones 3, 383, 877, and Estrella)