2004 Syrée

 

The Wine

Sy•rée [se-rey] n. derived from Syrah and “cuvée” (blend)

Syrée is a unique blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah from several of Paso Robles’ finest vineyards. It is a limited production wine consisting of reserve lots chosen for their luscious, ripe fruit character with round, sweet tannins and fine French oak aromas. We gave this wine longer maceration time in order to extract maximum color and flavor. After fermentation, the wine received nearly 2 years of aging in barrels and puncheons (132 gallon barrels), with 36% new oak.

Blend Components:

Halter Ranch Syrah: adds bright, ripe cherry fruit with earth and warm spices
Camatta Hills Syrah: contributes darker blackberry and boysenberry fruit, as well as spice and dark color
Penman Springs Petite Sirah: adds depth, substance and color
Jardine Petite Sirah: contributes ripe tannins, richness and dark color

Enjoy now through 2014.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Dark garnet
• Aroma: Intense dark berry with floral notes, earth, cedar and vanilla
• Taste: Blackberry and boysenberry, with currants, spice and candied red fruit; silky and full bodied with high but sweet tannin and a long finish