Winemaker Tasting Notes:
Robert Craig's 2004
Central Coast Syrah fully expresses the beauty of this classic Rhône varietal in its bold, bright fruit, creamy richness, and exceptionally fine structure. This complex, full-bodied Syrah offers a wide spectrum of classic berry flavors, exotic spices and silky tannins in a seamless, integrated presentation from aroma to finish.
Aroma: Bright, forward blueberry and red berry with intriguing, subtle spices.
Flavors: The signature aromas carry over on the palate for a rich mouthful of blueberry, cherry and currant, layered with black pepper, sweet cardamom and clove.
Finish: Expansive, velvety smooth finish, with fruit components gaining in depth and intensity, leading into sandalwood and spice. General: A supple, flavor-packed Syrah exhibiting keen varietal character and balanced, integrated flavors backed by round, ripe tannins.
Vineyard Notes:
The 20-acre vineyard source in the Ranchita Canyon area of northern
Paso Robles combines rocky, alluvial soils with plentiful sunshine and cool ocean breezes for optimum winegrape maturation, low yields and intense fruit flavors.
Technical Notes:
| Appellation: |
Central Coast
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| Harvest dates: |
September 4th, 2004
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| Average sugar: |
25.2 Brix |
| TA: |
0.60 g/100ml
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| pH: |
3.64
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| Alcohol: |
14.9%
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| Barrel Aging: |
17 months in French oak
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| Bottling Date: |
April 2006
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| Release date: |
June 2007
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