Syrah, Clifton Hill Vyd., 2004 - SOLD OUT
Situated within the recently declared American Viticultural Appellation of Wahluke Slope, Clifton Hill Vineyard is on a west facing slope with a commanding view of Sentinel Gap and the Columbia River. The vineyard is owned by well-known growers Jerry and Butch Milbrandt, who have several benchmark vineyards in the new AVA. In addition to Syrah, Clifton Hill also produces Viognier, the classic white grape from the Rhône Valley. Co-fermenting a small amount of Viognier with our Clifton Hill Syrah creates a distinctive spicy aromatic character.
Winemaker’s Notes:
Nose has warm spices – cinnamon, allspice, cocoa and espresso, with an accent of nasturtium flower. Warm, soft entry with a sweet impression from the oak and a lingering finish. Deep coffee flavors contrast with bright blackberry.
vintage: 2004
variety: Syrah 97%, Viognier 3% (co-fermented)
appellation: Wahluke Slope
vineyard: Clifton Hill
grower: Milbrandt Brothers
total production: 117 cases
harvest date: October 5th, 2004
barrels: Hungarian oak
pH: 3.76
TA: 0.60 g/100ml
alc: 14.2%
Winemaker’s Notes:
Nose has warm spices – cinnamon, allspice, cocoa and espresso, with an accent of nasturtium flower. Warm, soft entry with a sweet impression from the oak and a lingering finish. Deep coffee flavors contrast with bright blackberry.
vintage: 2004
variety: Syrah 97%, Viognier 3% (co-fermented)
appellation: Wahluke Slope
vineyard: Clifton Hill
grower: Milbrandt Brothers
total production: 117 cases
harvest date: October 5th, 2004
barrels: Hungarian oak
pH: 3.76
TA: 0.60 g/100ml
alc: 14.2%
