STONERIVER'S
SYRAH 2018
A bold and full-bodied red wine with a slight peppery aroma and lots of flavor; a nose of spicy clove and black fruit combine to create a spicy palate rich with tannins.
WINE
VINTAGE: 2018
APPELLATION: Rogue Valley (AVA), Oregon
AGING: 16 months, new french oak
CHEMISTRY: pH 3.89; TA 6.6 g/lt
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
RESIDUAL SUGARS: 0.7%
GRAPES/HARVEST
VARIETAL: 100% Syrah
CLONE: 05
ROOT STOCK: Riparia
CERTIFIED: LIVE Sustainable
HARVESTED: 3 October 2018
HARVEST BRIX: 25.1
BOTTLING
PRODUCTION: 262 Cases
BOTTLED: 16 May 2018
RELEASED: 23 Feb 2019
TTB LABEL ID: 9/16/2016
UPC: 9/16/2016
AWARDS & WINE SCORES
2019 WINE PRESS NW 21st Annual Platinum Judging
PLATINUM
2020 West Coast Wine Competition (East Meets West)
GOLD | 90 Pts
ABOUT SYRAH
PRONUNCIATION:
sear-ah
HISTORY:
A rich, powerful, and sometimes meaty red wine that originated in the Rhône Valley of France. Syrah is the most planted grape of Australia, where they call it Shiraz.
PRIMARY FLAVORS
BLUEBERRY
BLACK PLUM
MILK CHOCOLATE
TOBACCO
GREEN PEPPERCORN
FOOD PAIRING
Darker meats and exotic spices bring out the fruit notes of Syrah. Try it with Lamb Shawarma, Gyros, Asian 5-spice pork, and even Indian tandoori meats.
