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The wonderful flavors and textures of the 2002 Montemaggiore Syrah are due to the intensively planted mountainside of Paolo's Vineyard, located at the very top of our small Dry Creek Valley country estate.
In the Vineyard
Located on a mountainside high above Dry Creek Valley, the rocky soils of Paolo’s Vineyard produce intensely flavored grapes at naturally low yields. Using sustainable practices and organic materials, we farm our estate vineyards without chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides.
In 2002, the weather was fairly moderate and our crop would have been abundant, but we thinned about 30% of the fruit to enhance the flavor characteristics. Our inaugural vintage, 2002 has proven to be a great year at Montemaggiore.
In the Winery
While our Syrah is relatively easy to grow and trouble-free in the vineyard, Syrah requires constant monitoring and frequent aeration in the winery. We fermented this wine with a Côte du Rhône yeast to bring out the natural berry flavors and spiciness. After a short cold soak and 9-day fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine aged for 21 months in mostly French oak barrels.
On your Palate
What should you expect from this wine?
- An aroma of berries and spices that speaks of classic, New World style Syrah
- A rich, elegant mouthfeel with layers of subtle flavors
- Balance and well-integrated oak, with a long, smooth finish
Technical Information
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| Varietal Blend |
89% Syrah
11% Cabernet |
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| Avg Sugar at Harvest |
24.6° Brix |
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| Alcohol |
14.9% |
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| Cases Produced |
850 |
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| Optimum consumption |
2004-2010 |
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| Cooperage |
88% French
12% American |
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| Percentage new oak |
64% |
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| Harvest Date |
Sept & Oct 2002 |
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| Bottling Date |
June 2004 |
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