1999 Syrah

Russian River Valley Estate Bottled

Produced from grapes grown at the winery site, our 1999 Estate Bottled Syrah displays black plum and black cherry fruit, with tastes of cocoa, spice and minerals. On the palate, the texture is smooth and ample with a very long finish.

Try our Syrah with a barbecued, marinated tri-tip roast and game or beef stew. Syrah is a great food companion of lamb, chocolate and spicy food. We would expect this wine to age for 5-to-8 years.

Harvested September 1999
3.1 tons/acre
Aged in French oak barrels

1999 Vintage

• Best of Class and Gold Medal—Sonoma County Harvest Fair, September 2001
• Silver Medal—Riverside International Wine Competition, May 2001
• Silver Medal—San Francisco International Wine Competition, June, 2001

1998 Vintage

• Gold Medal—Tasters Guild International, April 2000
• Silver Medal—Sonoma County Harvest Fair, October 2000
• 4½ Stars (out of 5)—Wine of the Week, The Press Democrat (Tasting Room), July 5, 2000