2006 Alder Springs Syrah
Mendocino County
The Alder Springs Syrah exhibits a strong purple color in the glass and integrated dark berry fruit and a hint of oak on the nose. Strong dark cherry and currant flavors on the palate from the Clone 174 planted in the Emerald Pool block of the vineyard dive deeper into the mid-palate to a darker black fruit on the finish with a hint of lingering mocca on a long 30+ second finish. Cellar this wine for 1-2 years and enjoy it over the next 7-8 years.
Technical Info
25% Clone 174 - Whole Cluster
75% Clone 174 - Whole Berry
Alcohol: 15.4%
pH: 3.75
TA: 0.67
Indigenous Yeast Fermentation
Co-Fermentation with 3% Viognier
Aged 16 months in French Oak Barrels, 50% New
Accolades & Awards
96 points - Wine X Magazine
91 points - International Wine Review
Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold Medal - Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition
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