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2004 Russian River Valley Syrah
Elizabeth’s Vineyard
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Awards
2006 - BEST OF CLASS - Los Angeles County Fair
2006 - GOLD - Los Angeles County Fair
2006 - GOLD - Taster's Guild
2006 - SILVER - California State Fair
Wine Specs
Vintage
2004
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Vineyard Designation
Elizabeth’s Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 28, 2004
Sugar
24.3° Brix
Bottling Date
March 10, 2006
Alcohol %
13.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The almost opaque purple color of this wine hides a deep brooding core of black fruits
with the scents of pepper, spice and swirls of smokiness, bacon fat and dried fragrant
petals making this heady cocktail a Syrah lovers dream. The full and rich palate echo
the aromas of the nose and coat the tongue with a deep and concentrated blast that
continues throughout to the back palate where a long and lingering finish delights.
Drinking well now this wine will also benefit from decanting or five or more years
of bottle age where it will blossom and begin to show its true charm and character.
Production Notes
2004 had an early spring followed by a tempered summer until mid-Aug produced several hot spells. The young vines at the Vicini Vineyard were fully ripe soaking up the hard clay soil. The grapes were hand-picked on September 10, 2004 at 27° Brix; looking for early morning clusters, focusing on select clusters. The grapes were then cold soaked with enzymes for five days. Open top with punch down and a submerged Cap. The temperature maxed at 89° F. The juice was pressed at dryness to barrel where the last of primary and malolactic was complete. The wine was in barrel for 16 months.
Winemaker Notes
2004 was the perfect year for growing cooler climate fruit; the grapes remained on the
vines for an incredibly long time, giving the grapes the ability to make wines with an
extraordinary depth and complexity. The grapes were harvested on September 28, 2004
at 24.3° Brix then cold soaked for several days followed by a warm fermentation with a
submerged cap, giving this wine incredible extraction and concentration. Several days
of extended maceration gave this wine additional layers of fruit, and a core of rich ripe
tannins making this wine deceptive with its substantial structure.
Oak Plan
25% New Oak - 75% French and 25% American
