Nose
This Syrah has hedonistic aromas of dark chocolate, assorted meats, toasted almonds and white pepper.
Palate
Rich flavors of chocolate covered cherries and sweet toasted oak entice the palate while notes of blackberry linger on the finish.
Growing Conditions
Over the last decade, cool-climate Syrah from California has attracted a growing following of wine fans who appreciate the heady aromatics, voluptuous flavors, and age-ability of this Rhône variety. The 2009 vintage marks our 16th vintage of Syrah from the famed Saralee’s Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Saralee’s Vineyard is decidedly cool climate. It possesses 13 acres of Syrah featuring a variety of French and Australian clones. Arrowood has been producing Syrah from Saralee’s since 1994. We love the vibrancy, purity of fruit, and incredible structure that define the wine’s every vintage. True to the Côte Rôtie style of the Rhône Valley, we co-fermented this Syrah with a small amount of Viognier to intensify the color and enhance the exotic, complex aromas of the wine.
Aging
Aged in 100% French oak barrels for 21 months; 40% new.
Appearance
Ruby in color.
