2008 Estate Reserve Syrah

Smith Vineyard - 2008 Syrah

California Certified Organic Farmers

Tasting notes:
Remarkable aromas and flavors of dried cherries, fresh tobacco and spicy leather – embrace subtle mineral notes. This wine offers refined tannins with a smoky, smooth mouth feel.

Fun Facts:
Grafted: Spring 2006
Harvested: October 18, 2008 at 23.0 brix
Fermented: In bins using the time honored tradition of hand punch downs.
Aged: French and American oak barrels for 19 months
Blend: 96% Syrah, 3% Merlot,
1% Primitivo
Bottled: May 8, 2010
Released: October 11, 2010
Cases produced: 98 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $23.00

Information:
In 2006 Smith Vineyard purchased Syrah cuttings from U.C. Davis and budded one acre of Cabernet Sauvignon over to Syrah. This was 26 year old root stock, with a 99% take. We had growth within weeks of the grafting and harvested fruit in 2007

Wine Collection

As Smith Vineyard’s second generation, Gary and Christina Smith continue the fine art of winemaking and vineyard tending that Gary’s father began with his three sons. Now with three sons of their own, the Smiths handcraft small lots of classic varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Primitivo, Syrah and Chardonnay from their 10 acre certified organic vineyard near Grass Valley, CA.