Sapid 2004 Syrah, Dorcich Vineyards

Winemaking Notes:
Winemaking for our Dorcich Vineyard Cabernet overlooked no detail. All fruit was hand-harvested and immediately transported to the winery while still cool, then hand-sorted before being gently pressed. Using only American oak barrels that were used in one prior vintage (50% one year old, 50% two year old), we were able to give the wine a balanced oak impression, without striping the wine of its savory fruit flavor.

Tasting Notes:
This mellow fruit forward Syrah has subtly all around. The aroma is savory with deep cherry flavor bring a pleasant mid-mouth finish with a rich, balanced, soft texture of poised tannin. This wine also expresses the earth elements of a coastal Syrah.

Technical Notes:

Acidity:	.60
Alcohol:	13.95%
Appellation:	Central Coast
Bottling Date:	August 01, 2006
Months in Barrel:	18 months
Varietal:	100% Syrah
Year	2004