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Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah 2014
Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah 2014
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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The Columbia Valley Syrah is a soft, jammy Syrah made in an approachable and fruit forward style. This is an enjoyable, easy-to-drink red.
Blend: 98% Syrah, 2% Viognier
VINTAGE
2014 in Eastern Washington was one of the warmest seasons in decades. The ripening period in September cooled to more typical weather for the region. In October temperatures rose again to one of the warmest October months on record. Overall 2014 was an ideal growing season; ripening was excellent for all varieties in all locations
VINEYARDS
Sourced from vineyards in the Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills, Rattlesnake Hills, and Yakima Valley AVAs and other vineyards in Columbia Valley. Syrah is well suited to eastern Washington’s long, warm growing season, resulting in ideal ripeness and complexity.
WINEMAKING
A combination of maceration techniques were used to bring out Syrah’s lush, concentrated character and minimize harsh tannins. Approximately 80% of the wine was made using pumpover technique, where the juice was pumped over the cap twice daily to extract color, aromas and flavors. The remaining 20% was made by delestage (Rack and Return) technique, where wine is pumped out of the tank, and then quickly put back over the cap, to submerge the grape skin cap. Syrah skins can be soft, and we want as many whole berries as possible, and this technique is gentle and still extractive. Aged for 18 months in 32% new French and American oak barrels.
