Syrah Viking Estate Reserve 2006 (Red Wines / Syrah and Rhone Blends) -- Adelaida Shopping Cart -- 2006 Reserve Estate Viking Syrah

<H1>Syrah Viking Estate Reserve 2006 -- Adelaida Shopping Cart</H1> <B>$65.00</B> -- <I><b><font color="666666">94 Points from Robert Parker</font></b></I> <P> <div align="left"> </div> <table dir="ltr" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="7"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top"><div align="left">A unique combination of mountain elevation, limestone subsoils, coastal influenced weather patterns and clone selection are the hallmarks of the Viking Vineyard. Planted on a steep canyon slope, this small one and a half acre section of the 15 acre property lies on a low moisture retaining ridgetop, the south side of Peachy Canyon Road, on Paso Roble's Westside. Based on vines sourced from Chapoutier's famed Hermitage Vineyard in France's northern Rhone, known locally as the Estrella selection, the wine reflects an introspective character, an inner depth that is best revealed with age or decanting. <div align="left">A short Winter rainy season spurred early growth, followed by a glorious long Summer of warm days and cool nights, leading to an early September picking date. Ripeness balanced by mountain influenced natural acidity characterizes the Viking fruit. Destemmed, the berries are allowed a three day temperate soak, followed by fermentation in small open top vats, utilizing native indigenous yeast. Hand punch downs kept the cap immersed in the actively fermenting juice. When dry, the new wine was drawn off, separating the free run from the press fraction and moved to barrel. It underwent a natural malolactic conversion, and rested for 20 months on its lees. The use of one third new French oak barrels ensured a subtle spice addition, allowing dominance of the primary fruit. </div> <div align="justify">Opaque color leads to aromatics of violets, lavender and always the inherent minerality of the terroir. Firmly structured with bright natural acidity, there is a sense of good breeding in the wine's taut, thoroughbred style. Continued aeration reveals hints of game, wood smoke and chocolate essence. Recommend decanting for two hours or cellar up to five years. </div> </div> <div align="left">A short Winter rainy season spurred early growth, followed by a glorious long Summer of warm days and cool nights, leading to an early September picking date. Ripeness balanced by mountain influenced natural acidity characterizes the Viking fruit. Destemmed, the berries are allowed a three day temperate soak, followed by fermentation in small open top vats, utilizing native indigenous yeast. Hand punch downs kept the cap immersed in the actively fermenting juice. When dry, the new wine was drawn off, separating the free run from the press fraction and moved to barrel. It underwent a natural malolactic conversion, and rested for 20 months on its lees. The use of one third new French oak barrels ensured a subtle spice addition, allowing dominance of the primary fruit. </div> <div align="justify">Opaque color leads to aromatics of violets, lavender and always the inherent minerality of the terroir. Firmly structured with bright natural acidity, there is a sense of good breeding in the wine's taut, thoroughbred style. Continued aeration reveals hints of game, wood smoke and chocolate essence. Recommend decanting for two hours or cellar up to five years. </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table></P> <P><B>Other products in the category <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Category23" TITLE="Red Wines">Red Wines</A> / <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Category28" TITLE="Syrah and Rhone Blends">Syrah and Rhone Blends</A>:</B> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Product125 TITLE="Syrah Anna's Estate 2006">Syrah Anna's Estate 2006</A> -- Planted in 2001 on a steep hillside above the celebrated HMR Pinot Noir Vineyard, Anna's comprises some 18 acres of six defined blocks of high limestone tolerant ENTAV Syrah clones.  ENTAV is . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/adelaida/Product134 TITLE="Syrah Glenrose Reserve 2006">Syrah Glenrose Reserve 2006</A> --   The year 2006 marks the 4th vintage of Glenrose Vineyard Syrah. 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