Lost Canyon 2004 Syrah Stage Gulch Vineyard

Winemaker Tasting Notes:
The Sonoma Coast has developed a reputation for long growing seasons with a balance of cool breezes, foggy mornings, and sunny afternoons. This leads to longer hang times that really enhance the character of this Syrah. This Stage Gulch Syrah was picked at the end of October. The wine is a beautiful deep purple in color. It has an intricate group of flavors from blackberry, leather, tobacco, and spice. The wine has complex tannins and crisp acidity. We produced less than 250 cases of this wine.

Technical Notes:

Harvest Dates:	October 20
Vineyard:	Stage Gulch
Appellation:	Sonoma Coast
Sugar:	33mg/100ml
Brix:	24.3
Bottle Date:	August 6
Acid:	0.663
pH:	3.7
Time in Oak:	11mo
Age of Barrels:	50% new- 50% 1 year
Cooper:	St. Martin
Wine Alcohol:	14.3%