2013 Essence Syrah
$95.00
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TASTING NOTES
Deep purple ruby. Intensely complex nose with fresh cracked black pepper, blackberry, smoked meat, earthy spice, burnt chocolate and a touch of herbaciousness on the finish. On the palate, medium to full body with flavours of dark fruit, pepper, with a lush soft and finely structured, refined mouthfeel showing off supple tannins and concentrated fruit. A truly delicious young Syrah which can be enjoyed now after decanting. It will pair well with slow-roasted Canadian game meats, suckling pig and aged firm mountain sheep and cow’s milk cheeses. Y
WINEMAKING NOTES
Sourced mainly from the Wismer Vineyard in Vineland with a small amount from AJ Lepp nearer to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Manually harvested in late October and moved to the winery immediately for sorting, crushing and destemming followed by cold soaking to extract the bright fruit and floral notes. Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks lasted roughly 21 days and the wine was moved to 100% French oak barrels consisting of primarily 2nd and 3rd use with some older wood. After malolactic fermentation was completed, the wine rested on fine lees with regular racking for 14 months when the final blend was conceived and the wine was bottled.
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TASTING NOTES
Deep purple ruby. Intensely complex nose with fresh cracked black pepper, blackberry, smoked meat, earthy spice, burnt chocolate and a touch of herbaciousness on the finish. On the palate, medium to full body with flavours of dark fruit, pepper, with a lush soft and finely structured, refined mouthfeel showing off supple tannins and concentrated fruit. A truly delicious young Syrah which can be enjoyed now after decanting. It will pair well with slow-roasted Canadian game meats, suckling pig and aged firm mountain sheep and cow’s milk cheeses. Y
WINEMAKING NOTES
Sourced mainly from the Wismer Vineyard in Vineland with a small amount from AJ Lepp nearer to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Manually harvested in late October and moved to the winery immediately for sorting, crushing and destemming followed by cold soaking to extract the bright fruit and floral notes. Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks lasted roughly 21 days and the wine was moved to 100% French oak barrels consisting of primarily 2nd and 3rd use with some older wood. After malolactic fermentation was completed, the wine rested on fine lees with regular racking for 14 months when the final blend was conceived and the wine was bottled.
Appellation
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Vineyards
AJ Lepp, Wismer Vineyard (Vineland)
Grape Variety
Syrah 100%
Brix at Harvest
23.0
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Residual Sugar
2
grams/Litre
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Reviews
93 Points --
Jamie Goode
-- www.wineanorak.com
“13.5% alcohol. Tight and reductive with nice black cherry and plum fruit. Supple and elegant with nice focus and weight, together with some floral elegance. Lovely wine. 93/100”