Wine Recommendation:
Manzoni Estate Vineyards 2005 Syrah, Paraiso Vineyard
Tasting Notes:
This wine has ample tannins and tremendous concentration of fruit. blackberry and licorice accentuate the nose while a moderate amount of caramel is evident in the flavor, a result of new French barrels. This wine will hold its own with intensely flavored dishes such as stews, grilled meats and strong cheeses
Winemaking Notes:
Syrah grapes were crushed into one ton fermentors where they “cold soaked” for 72 hours prior to inoculation with two specialized yeasts known for their ability to produce intensely fruity wines. After fermentation the wine was pressed into a combination of new and one year old French oak barrels where it matured for 11 months.
Vineyard Notes:
Paraiso boasts the first plantings of
Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah. About halfway up the mountainous estate is Block 13 – in a protected canyon, the Syrah vines here benefit from slightly higher temperatures, while still expressing their SLH cool-climate character. Traditionally the grapes from this block are very Northern Rhone in style – Hermitage – like structure and spice married to bright Monterey berry character.
Technical Notes:
| Appellation: |
Santa Lucia Highlands |
| Harvest: |
Nov. 4, 2005 |
| Brix: |
26.1
|
| pH: |
3.64 |
| Alcohol: |
14.7%
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| TA: |
6.8 |
| Winemaker: |
Stephen Pessagno |
| Production: |
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