2009 Syrah
Columbia Valley

From an astonishing vintage the first 2009 wine to be released this year is our 100% Stillwater Creek Vineyard Syrah. Splitting our block in half this year,  harvesting the East side first on September 24th and picking the West side nearly 2 weeks later on October 6th,  we got a wonderful balance of fruit evolution in the vineyard. With the fruit being so compelling from these blocks, only 40% was matured in new French oak. The remaining 60% spent  21 months maturing in barrels (2nd used) that were also used for the 2007 Syrah.

With incredible aromas of sweet fruits, violets, and mocha, this wine has a super smooth palate, opulent fruit and balanced tannins to keep the flavors complex.  This wine, while delicious now, will benefit from a few more years in the cellar. Try with your favorite lamb dish or roast duck

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Varietals:	100% Syrah
Harvest Date:	October 2009
Barrel Aging:	21 months
Barrel Type:	100% French Oak (40% New Seguin Moreau & Cadus, 60% Used Demptos)
Alcohol:	14.8%
Appellation:	Columbia Valley
Vineyard(s):	100% Stillwater Creek
Production:	164 cases
Release Date:	September 2011
Suggested Retail:	$30