2006 Syrah

Winemaking Notes
The grapes were harvested between September 12th and October 14th with an average Brix of 26.8. After 7-9 days of fermentation on the skins, the must was pressed and the resulting wine was left to finish fermentation in the tank. Aged for 4 months in a combination of new and used french oak.

Tasting Notes

The 2006 vintage has a very good depth of color with youthful ruby/garnet hues. Very fruity with lots of succulent raspberry fruit flavors lead to a round and supple finish. The aromas are of dense, big jammy fruit; blackberries and boysenberries. The bouquet delivers a nice complexity of sweet vanilla oak.

Technical Data:

Alcohol:	14.5%
Total Acidity:	6.3g/L
pH:	3.63
Residual Sugar:	NA
Composition/Blend:	75% Syrah and 25% Petite Sirah
Appellation:	California
Fermentation:	100% Stainless Steel
Barrels:	New and Used French and American Oak
Vineyard:	Nestor, Dutchman and Liberty

McManis Family Vineyards
18700 East River Road, Ripon, CA 95366
phone: 209-599-1186 fax: 209-599-1595

email us at: wine@mcmanisfamilyvineyards.com

2006 Syrah

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