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The 2006 gro=
wing
season began with a very wet winter that lasted through bloom, foll=
owed
by mild weather up to mid-July. The second part of July saw very wa=
rm
temperatures, with Coastal regions logging a record three weeks
straight of 90 degree-plus days. By August the cooling coastal fog
rolled back in, helping slow grape maturity to a more normal pace. =
The
ripening period of August through September was ideal, with moderate
temperatures and plenty of sun to gently ripen the fruit. Harvest b=
egan
in mid-September and was completed in October. Overall, the 2006
vintage was one of the best in many years, with sound, ripe fruit a=
nd
very few defects in the crop.
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We craft our
Frei Brothers Reserve wines in a gentle, traditional style enhanced=
by
the use of modern techniques, to produces a wine that is both varie=
tally
accurate and reflects the terroir of the Russian River Valley. The
grapes for our Syrah are gently destemmed with approximately 20%-30%
whole berries sent to the fermenter. We find that whole berry
fermentation of our Syrah grapes produces concentrated, fresh, and
forward dark fruit flavors in the finished wine. After fermentation,
the wine is aged for over 3 months in French and American oak barre=
ls.
The wine completes malolactic fermentation to soften the acids, and=
the
barrels are racked during aging to clarify the wine naturally and to
assist in the aging process.
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Big and rich
with earthy aromas and flavors of dark blue and black berries, with=
a
hint of black pepper spice. Balanced with subtle notes of smoke and
toast, this full bodied Syrah has intense flavors with soft tannins=
and
a long concentrated finish.
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Appellation:
Russian River Valley
Varietal Content:
97% Syrah, 3% Petite Sirah
Titratable Acidity: 0.54
Residual Sugar: 0.21
pH: 3.83
Alcohol Level: 14.8
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