WINEMAKER'S NOTES
The 2007 Syrah marks our second vintage of Syrah production at Chalk Hill Estate, and already we are developing a special love for this grape. Our Syrah is grown on two south-facing hillsides with rocky, volcanic soils. We harvest in several passes, picking only clusters that have reached full maturity and leaving others to harvest at a later date. A site-specific gaminess coincides with distinct, concentrated boysenberry aromas that are echoed and amplified in the wine’s broad palate. Lush, decadent flavors are laced with cigar-box spices, velvety tannins and supple purple fruit.
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REVIEW
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Awards 2007 Chalk Hill Estate Syrah 90 Points
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Wine Spectator Awards 2007 Chalk Hill Estate Syrah 94 Points
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Blend:
- 100% Syrah
- Vineyard:
- Chalk Hill Estate
- Appellation:
- Chalk Hill, Sonoma County
- Ageing:
- 100% French Oak, 67% New; Barrel Age: 20 Months
- Fermentation:
- 100% Native Fermentation in 2-ton Fermentors; 100% Malolactic Fermentation in Barrel with Weekly Batonnage
- Harvested:
- October 11-17, 2007 Avg. Brix: 27.5 Avg Yield: 1.5 T/A
- Bottled:
- July 2, 2009 pH: 3.90 T.A.: 5.2 g/l Alc.:15.9% Volume: 304 Cases
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