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1999 Syrah
Appellation: California
Owner/Winemaker: Chris Bilbro
Released September 1, 2001
The ’99 Syrah offers a nose
of dense black fruit, sweet oak, and hints of vanilla.
The heavy, meaty, and earthy aromas are a classic
depiction of what this variety has to offer. The lush,
creamy entry is immediately mouth filling with dense
black fruit and plum flavor. Additionaly, with oak
and vanilla bean accents and a warm lingering, slightly
tannic finish, this is a wine very approachable in
its younger stages but hefty enough to offer added
complexity and refinement with additional bottle time.
Grape Source: Sonoma and
Mendocino County
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86% Syrah
14% Petite Sirah |
Color: Opaque/ruby purple
Oak Aging: American Oak 18
months
Aging Potential: 5+ years
Syrah is an interesting grape
to work with. From a growing standpoint it is a pleasure,
as it seems to advance from bud break to harvest with
minimal problems and impressive results. From a winemaking
standpoint, it offers facets of interest different
from other varieties: fruit inundated with
earthy tannins. It is a grape with both versatility
and classic style. The ’99 Syrah is highlighted
by 14% Petite Syrah for additional backbone. Three
thousand cases were produced.
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