Jalama Wines – La Presa Syrah 2006 |
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La Presa Vineyard, Santa Barbara County
SOLD OUT The La Presa vineyard is just ouside Solvang, twenty miles downstream of the Paradise Road vineyard, with daytime temperatures averaging 15-20 degrees (F) cooler. Planted on an extremely steep south facing slope, a staircase and a good pair of hiking boots provides the only access to the terraced vines. The layers of flavor are big and bold and the finish just goes on and on.
Characteristics The 2006 Jalama La Presa Syrah has an impressively opaque purple color with black currant and blackberry flavors mixed with caramel, mocha, vanilla and spice. It displays outstanding concentration, length, intensity and depth, with copious amounts of ripe tannins, and a long, bold finish. Composition 100% Syrah Noir PH 3.5 Total acidity 0.66 g / 100 ml Barrel aging 33 months Oak profile 50% New French Oak and 50% Neutral French Oak Release date October 2009 Cases produced 92 Price SOLD OUT - please watch for our 2007 release coming out this autumn
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