BellaVino

This fusion on fruit, oak and ripe tannins will develop more complexity with further bottle aging. Enjoy this wine with classic southern Rhone dishes such as duck confit or cassoutlet. It also pairs nicely with braised lamb shanks and hearty stews.

Varietal Composition: 51% Syrah, 49% Grenache
Appellation: Shenandoah Valley, California
Harvest Dates: Syrah September 9th, Grenache September 23rd
Brix at Harvest: Syrah: 25, Grenache: 26,
Alcohol by Volume: 14.4%
Vinification: Fermented on the skins 7 days
Malolactic fermentation in barrels 11 months in 3 & 4 year old French and American oak
Bottling: 650 cases bottled October 10, 2007 The fruit was sourced exclusively from estate vineyards planted in 1999 and 2000. The Syrah vineyard is planted with a “Shiraz” selection and a Chateau Beaucastel selection. The Grenache Noir is a Chateau Beaucastel selection.

Notes
These young vineyards produced an excellent crop in 2006. The lush blackberry fruit and exotic spiciness of the grapes are expressed fully in the wine. This fusion of fruit, oak and ripe tannins will develop more complexity with further aging. Perfect Pairs Duck confit, Cassoulet, Braised lamb shanks, Hearty stews