Variety: 68% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah
Appellation: Paso Robles (Estrella area)
Harvest Date: October 7 & 22, 2004
Brix at harvest: 26.0, 25.5
Alcohol: 14.0%
Acidity: 0.67g/100 ml
pH: 3.68
Growing Conditions: 2004 featured an early bud break following a serious April frost. A warm, pleasant summer with harvest beginning slightly later than normal. Lower than normal yields produced lush, incredibly rich wines.
Winemaking: Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed and crushed into stainless steel fermentors. The must is pumped over twice daily for 14 days then sealed for 10 days additional maceration prior to pressing. The varietals are barrel aged separately for 22 months prior to final blending.
Date bottled: December 18, 2006
Cases Bottled: 98
Price: $25.00 |
