2003 Syrah "The Old Soul"
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Tasting Notes
George and Pam York have established a Syrah vineyard with over 7 clones next door the Eschen Vineyard (one of the oldest) in Fiddletown. Planted on a steep granite slope, this is a perfect location for Syrah.
Aged for 15 months in American and French oak, this wine exhibits earthy tones with dark cherry, semi-sweet chocolate, and vanilla extract flavors.
"Dark purple in the glass this wine has a juicy nose of black plum and candied grape aromas. In the mouth it is surprisingly restrained given the fruit on the nose, with a lovely Northern Rhone minerality underscoring flavors of black cherry, and plum. Excellent acidity, a nice balance, and soft tannins make this a very easy drinking wine. Score: 9.5" (out of 10) Alder Yarrow, Vinography.com
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The Story Behind the Wine
This was only the second harvest from the Casatierra Vineyard. Sitting high on a granite slope, it overlooks the 100+ year old vines from the Rinaldi vineyard and the old Fiddletown. This wine has wisdom and sophisticated beyond it?s years. It indeed is The Old Soul.
Production: 70 cases
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The Vineyard
Casatierra Vineyards sits on a steep hill made of decomposed granite, overlooking Fiddletown, located in historic Amador County, California. When the creeks dried up during the summer months, miners spent their time "fiddlin? around" Now the region is famous for its Zinfandel.
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Other 2003 Wines
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Other Syrah's
- 2002 Syrah "Plead the Fifth"