Sonoma Coast Vineyards Syrah 2004
Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz
Vineyard: Sonoma Coast Vineyards
Region: Sonoma County, California
Each of these two vineyards gives characteristics to the final blend that synergistically meld into a complexity, depth, and richness that is unusual for Syrah. Hummingbird Hill fruit provides ripe blackberry flavor and a viscous mouth feel, while Clary fruit provides low pH (3.39), white pepper, a blueberry component and overall finesse. Elements of this wine remind us of the cold northern Rhône region of France, yet it has a fullness and elegance that says California. This duplicity is what makes wines from the Sonoma Coast so unique.
