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Porter Family Vineyards 2006 Syrah
Rich and succulent; 100% Syrah
Wine Specs
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Alcohol % | 15.3 |
Tasting Notes
Aromas of white pepper, spice, chocolate, violets, and ripe berries, balanced by wild blackberry, pomegranate, and tobacco flavors complementing smooth, fine tannins.
Vineyard Notes
The 2006 growing season was punctuated by extreme weather: flooding during the dormant season did little to sleeping vines, but made national news; a record-setting heat wave in mid-summer was nerve-wracking but ultimately caused little damage to crops, which were a bit behind in ripening - it may even have helped the vines “catch up.” Seasonal weather returned in August, allowing for some concentrated ripening time through to October.
Production Notes
The Porter Estate Syrah was harvested by hand between October 23rd and 25th in 2006. All fermentations were conducted in small, one and two ton fermenters filled by gravity. A five day cold soak period preceded a warm fermentation peaking at 90°F. The fermenters were punched down by hand 3 to 4 times a day during the fermentation period. After fermentation was complete, the grapes were kept in contact with the wine for a total of 30 days as the tannins softened and continued to provide structure and roundness to the wine. Upon pressing, the wine went directly to 50% new French oak and 50% 1-year old French oak cooperage. The wine was then aged for 18 months prior to bottling with rackings at 3 – 4 month intervals throughout the aging period. The wine is 100% Syrah from the Porter Estate Vineyard.
