2002 Reserve Syrah

Russian River Valley Estate Bottled

Our 2002 Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah was produced from a selection of barrels that showed the best aging potential. This wine reflects the exceptional quality of grapes grown on our hillside estate vineyard. The color is dark violet and the aromas range from cherry to blackberry with peppery smoky accents. On the palate, the wine is rich and balanced with a long jammy finish. The concentration and ample tannic structure should allow for 8-to-10 years of bottle aging. Versatile with food, Syrah pairs well with grilled red meat dishes, duck, Mediterranean-style foods (olive oil, garlic, rosemary and thyme are its friends) as well as spicy food and cheese.

Harvested September 2002
Released August 2004
3.3 tons/acre
Aged in French oak barrels
306 cases produced

2001 Vintage

• Gold Medal—Florida State Fair Wine Competition, February 2004
• Silver Medal—San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2004
• Silver Medal—Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, April 2004

2000 Vintage

• Best of Class—Jerry Mead's New World Wine Competition, March 2003

1999 Vintage

• 91 out of 300—Australian-California Shootout, San Francisco, August 2001