> 2004 Windsor Oaks Summit Syrah
2004 Windsor Oaks Summit Syrah
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 Big and bold, our 2004 Windsor Oaks Summit Syrah has ripe fruit flavors of blueberry and blackberry. A nose hinting of rose petals, walnuts and toffee, is a bit unexpected but adds a beautiful dimension to the wine. A touch of acidity provides balance and elegance. |
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Detailed Wine Information
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| Alcohol: | 14.7% |
| Appellation: | Russian River Valley |
| Bottling Date: | February 07, 2007 |
| Harvest Date: | The vineyard was harvested on September 14, 2004 approximately one month earlier than typical. |
| Release Date: | January 15, 2009 |
| Special Designation: | Windsor Oaks Summit |
| 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 vineyard was field budded to the Estrella River Valley clone of Syrah after two seasons, in the fall of 1998. Atypical of their variety, these vines are slow growing, remaining small in stature but producing fruit intense in color and flavor. |
| Vintage Notes: | The 2004 growing season began with a mild, wet winter that gave way to a very dry and warm spring resulting in early, vigorous growth in the vineyards. Despite a cool summer (the coldest July on record since 1944), the early start in spring combined with heat spells and above normal temperatures in September produced one of the earliest harvests on record, not only in the Russian River Valley, but for growers throughout the north coast region. |
| Winemakers 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. |
| Year: | 2004 |
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