2020 THÉRÈSE VINEYARDS SYRAH-SCV
Tasting notes
This wine exhibits classic Syrah characteristics with a bouquet of black currant and a hint of anise. The palate shows pepper, cinnamon and truffle, with a finish kissed by tannins and clove. Aged in 50% new and 50% neutral, French and American oak. Best with lamb or pork. Enjoy now and for the next several years.
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Syrah |
| Appellation | Santa Clara Valley |
| Harvest Date | 10/02/2020 |
| Sugar | 24.2 Brix |
| Acid | 0.57 |
| PH | 3.60 |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 233 |
This Santa Clara Valley Syrah hails mostly from the Dos Niñas Vineyard, which was planted in 1999 with a total of 7.5 acres. Vertical Shoot Position (VSP) Trellis system. Drip Irrigated. Harvested at 3.2 tons per acre.
Grapes are hand harvested. 80% whole berry, 20% crushed. Fermented in 1.5 ton bins with Saccharomyces and Lachancea thermotolerans yeast. Punched down three times a day. Seven day fermentation, seven day total maceration. Highest fermentation temp @ 87 degrees Fahrenheit. Pressed at -1.0 brix.
Cooperage: 50% French Oak, 50% Neutral French Oak
