2007Syrah
Tasting Notes
A deep, dark Syrah with a purple crimson edge. Generously aromatic including crushed dark cherries, blackberry, licorice, spice and floral notes with a nice savory aspect to it. Good weight and intensity on the palate, with a food-friendly, acid-tannin balance creating a softness but also remaining lively on the finish. The fruit is complemented with savory and spice notes, balanced and complex the wine holds one’s attention as it lingers on the palate. A nice combination of the rustic and savory characters reminiscent of the Rhone and the rich fruit tannins typical of California.
Vineyards
The Petroni Vineyards 2007 Syrah is grown on two blocks of our terraced, Estate property. The first block is situated on the lower, gentler southeast facing slope towards the eastern edge of the vineyard, giving the wine subtle richness and depth. The second block is our most picturesque part of the property as the vines root on steep, south-facing volcanic slopes offering a different dimension to the wine.
Winemaking Techniques
The 2007 harvest was extremely high in the quality of the fruit. Each lot was fermented separately in closed-top tanks following a one week cold soak. Native yeast and malolactic strains were employed to add complexity during the fermentation and maceration period which lasted upwards of four weeks. The Syrah was aged in the tightest grained French Oak barrels with only about 35% new wood for 16 months. The finished wine was neither fined nor filtered to preserve natural richness.
