Syrah, Clifton Hill Vyd., 2005 - 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:
Aroma of herbs, especially oregano, some cinnamon, tobacco and coffee;
Warm, soft entry with moderate tannins, a slightly sweet impression from the oak and a lingering finish; Flavors of wild berry, coffee and mocha.
vintage: 2005
variety: Syrah 97%, Viognier 3% (co-fermented)
appellation: Wahluke Slope
vineyard: Clifton Hill
grower: Milbrandt Brothers
total production: 162 cases
harvest date: September 18, 2005
barrels: American and Hungarian
pH: 3.73
TA: 0.56 g/100ml
alc: 14.3%
Winemaker’s Notes:
Aroma of herbs, especially oregano, some cinnamon, tobacco and coffee;
Warm, soft entry with moderate tannins, a slightly sweet impression from the oak and a lingering finish; Flavors of wild berry, coffee and mocha.
vintage: 2005
variety: Syrah 97%, Viognier 3% (co-fermented)
appellation: Wahluke Slope
vineyard: Clifton Hill
grower: Milbrandt Brothers
total production: 162 cases
harvest date: September 18, 2005
barrels: American and Hungarian
pH: 3.73
TA: 0.56 g/100ml
alc: 14.3%
