Jazz Cellars
2007 Syrah, Mendocino County

The fantastic aromatic nose from this wine features delicious berries, fruit and a hint of chocolate. This is an incredibly approachable Syrah blend that appeals to a wide range of tastes. It features a very smooth taste and is not over-powering in tannins or acid. This is the perfect wine for Syrah fans as well as wine enthusiasts who are still on the fence about Syrah.

The primary source for our 2007 Mendocino County Syrah is the Eaglepoint Ranch vineyard located in Mendocino County, California. Prior to bottling, the Syrah was blended with small amounts of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah (Eaglepoint Ranch), Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mourvedre to add complexity and depth. The fantastic aromatic nose from this wine features delicious berries, fruit and a hint of chocolate.

After harvest and crush the grapes spent 4 days in cold soak prior to fermentation. The wine was aged in a combination of neutral and new French oak for 22 months. Prior to bottling, the Syrah was blended with small amounts of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah (Eaglepoint Ranch), Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mourvedre to add complexity and depth.

Vital Statistics
Primary Varietal: 84% Syrah
Blending Varietals: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Mourvedre
Vineyard: Syrah and Petite Sirah - Eaglepoint Ranch Vineyard, Mendocino
Harvest Date: October 25, 2007
Harvest Brix: 26
Release Month: October 2009
Alcohol: 14.5%
Production: 50 Cases