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2000 RED TRIANGLE SYRAH La Petite Grange! TIn the cellar, I followed my Australian tradition and palate, finding that a cépage including Bordelais varieties yet again made the best wine. Cabernet added firmness and structure, while the Cabernet Franc and Merlot add notes of floral and spice. The Red Triangle vineyard Syrah exhibits intense aromas of freshly cracked pepper, ripe plump plum with a dusting of earth tones for intrigue-a real treat for those who appreciate a big, full-bodied red. The palate is concentrated yet still soft, round, generous and rich ¼ all the hallmarks of a Northern Rhone and of a great Syrah! Notes and Stats Yield: Removal of fruit at verasion resulted in a low three tons per acre Vineyard Data: Vertical trellis with de-leafing around clusters for extra color and flavor Yeast: 50% wild yeast, 50% cultivated Rhone Valley yeast Time on Skins: 21 days Fermentation: 36 hour cold soak, 100% whole berry co-fermentation of varieties Cooperage: 50% new oak, 50% 1-2 year old blend of French and American oak Cepage: Syrah 78%, Cabernet Sauv. 14%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Merlot 3% Clarification: Lightly fined Vineyard Sites: Coombsville 80%, Oak Knoll 15% , Atlas Peak 5% Case Production: 500 Release Date: January 1, 2003 Winemakers Notes: Cut to the chase! A dark, dense, full-bodied wine, plump with ripe plums, white pepper spice, licorice, black fruits and just a little bacon. Back to Releases page... Also be sure to learn about...