2002 Windsor Oaks Summit Syrah
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1 puff, Connoisseurs' Guide: "ripe cherries and creamy oak with ongoing richness and supple feel".
89 pts, California Grapevine: "attratctive, big, rich, intense, plummy, sweet blackberry and blueberry aroma; highly recommended".
5 Stars, Nick Passmore (Nick on Wine): "an explosion of the seductive aromas of cherries and strawberries. On the palate, notes of earth and spice, followed by hints of dark chocolate and wet leather".
Wine of the Week (Feb 17, 2011), Bloomberg Businessweek: "a muscular wine... with a degree of delicate, feminine charm".
Wine Specs
Vintage
2002
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Vineyard Designation
Windsor Oaks Summit Syrah
Harvest Date
This vineyard was harvested on October 1, 2002, at 26.8 brix.
Aging
18 months
Bottling Date
August 19, 2004
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The summit of Windsor Oaks Vineyards provides unobstructed views, intense sunshine and lean growing conditions typical of “mountain fruit”. Planted for Russian Hill in 1997, the vines were field budded after two seasons, in the fall of 1998. Atypical of the variety, these Syrah vines are slow growing, remaining small in stature but producing fruit intense in color and flavor.
Winemaker Notes
After sorting, the grapes were destemmed into tanks for immediate fermentation. A combination of tanks were used - small, open top tanks to enhance aromatics and produce a wine with a softer palate and larger closed tanks for better color and structure development. Thrice daily pneumatic punch downs and pump overs took place throughout fermentation. Once dry, the wine was gently pressed in a membrane press keeping free run and press fractions separate. Malolactic fermentation took place in oak barrels.
G. Herman
(May 8, 2011 at 3:18 PM)
Wow! We decided to celebrate Mother's Day with something special tonight. Deep, dark fruit with licorice and dried berry - full bodied and great with steak. We could have waited to open it, it is aging beautifully!