2003 Syrah

Winemaker's Notes

Denner 2003 Syrah has aromas of brilliant blackberries, raspberry and a touch of nutmeg. It is big, lush, ripe and intense on the palate with a long beautifully well-balanced finish.

Justin Smith, April 2005

Harvest

   
 

Date:

October 31, 2003

 

Sugar:

27.4 degrees Brix

 

pH:

3.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production      

 

 

  

Yeast:

Native

 

Fermentation:        

50% 16-day fermentation, daily hand-punched. 50% 16-day fermentation, 18-day extended fermentation.

 

Aging:

15 months, surless

  

Fining:

Unfined

 

Filtration:

Unfiltered

Oak Regime: New Taransaud and Francois Freres French Oak
     

Bottling

 

 

 

Date:

Februrary 23, 2005

 

Alcohol:

15.7%

Cases: 406

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2004 Theresa

Winemaker's Notes

2004 Theresa is a blend of 50% Viognier and 50% Rousanne. It exhibits rich, ripe, yet elegant fruit with aromas of honeysuckle, dew melons and jasmine. Theresa boasts flavors of tropical fruits with anise and mineral complexities.

Cellaring and Consumption

Delicious today – can be cellared three to five years.

Matt Trevisan, April 2005

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2002 Syrah

Winemaker's Notes

The 2002 Syrah exhibits clearly delineated fruit aromas, showcasing an array of sweet, dark fruits. These aromatics are nicely complemented by an underpinning of exotic Indo-Eastern spices and smoky oak.

The mouth is compact and powerful in its entry, turning more elegant and restrained through the midpalate. Ample aeration begins to soften the youthful tannins building a beautiful texture. The finish draws focus to the balancing act of fruit, acid and tannin (the primary elements of composition and aging).

Cellaring and Consumption

Cellar for 3-4 years to allow the youthful tension to begin to unfold and reveal the wine’s more seductive character. With proper cellaring, I expect his wine to be a pleasure to drink through the end of the decade.

Steve Glossner, November 2004

Harvest

   
 

Date:

October 21, 2002

 

Sugar:

26.0 degrees Brix

 

pH:

3.46

 

TA:

5.20 g/L

 

 

 

Production      

 

 

  

Yeast:

ICV-D80

 

Fermentation:        

11 days with daily pump-overs

 

Aging:

19 months in French Oak

  

Fining:

Light, for clarity

 

Filtration:

Unfiltered

     

Bottling

 

 

 

Date:

May 8, 2004

 

Alcohol:

15.0%

 

pH:

3.43

 

TA:

6.60 g/L

Cases: 88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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