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2008 Syrah
(125 cases produced)
Appellation:
Wahluke Slope
Vineyard:
100% Doc Stewart Vineyard
Assemblage:
100% Syrah
Winemaker:
Justin Neufeld
Vinification:
Fruit for this blend was harvested on October 25th, 2008. Harvest analysis was the following: Brix = 23.7o, pH = 3.73, TA = 5.7 g/L. The grapes were crushed leaving 50% whole berries. The must cold soaked for 2 days at 10o C and was inoculated with ICV-D254 wine yeast. The primary fermentation was in small 1 ton bins. Extraction was achieved via punchdowns numerous times daily until the desired level of extraction was achieved at which time it was pressed and racked to barrel. After completion of the primary fermentation VP41 ML bacteria were added to initiate MLF. The wine was racked minimally in the cellar and was coarse filtered and bottled on December 30th, 2010.
Elevage:
26 months in 25% new French oak puncheon and 75% neutral French oak barrels
Alcohol – 14.8%
TA – 6.4 g/L
pH – 3.75
Quick Profile
- Kind Red
- Type Syrah
- Appellation Wahluke Slope
- Finished Alcohol 14.5%
- Cases Produced 457
- Volume 750mL
Accolades
- 91 Points Wine Spectator