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| Author: | meljones [ Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hess Syrah 2006 Mendocino/Monterey Waitrose 9.69 |
Donald Hess Syrah (85% Syrah, 15% Mendocino-sourced Petite Sirah) is made by David Guffy from Monterey fruit that gives the fresh elegance of the coast yet the ripeness to yield a lush, rich wine of true varietal purity. Planted on sandy loam, the 15 year-old vines were hand-harvested at 6.4 tonnes/acre and 24° Brix. Grapes were fermented in stainless and open-top fermenters with pumpovers then aged in 60 gallon French oak barrels (20% new) for 15 months. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Light, fresh, fruity, raspberry aroma. Lightweight and fresh – just not enough weight for me. Alc 14.5%, TA 5.5g/l, pH 3.82. Available from Wine Direct and 189 branches. 15/10/2008 |
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