2006 Bell Wine Cellars Syrah, Canterbury Vineyards, Sierra Foothills, 375ml (Special Offers) -- Bell Wine Cellars Shopping Cart -- 375ml Foothills, Sierra Vineyards, Canterbury Syrah, Cellars Wine Bell 2006

<H1>2006 Bell Wine Cellars Syrah, Canterbury Vineyards, Sierra Foothills, 375ml -- Bell Wine Cellars Shopping Cart</H1> $13.00 -- 2004 Bell Wine Cellars Syrah, Canterbury Vineyards, Sierra Foothills, 375ml <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/bellwine/images/CV%20Syrah%20375ml.gif" WIDTH=5 ALIGN=right ALT="2006 Bell Wine Cellars Syrah, Canterbury Vineyards, Sierra Foothills, 375ml" NAME="2006 Bell Wine Cellars Syrah, Canterbury Vineyards, Sierra Foothills, 375ml" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> Vineyards In 1997 we produced our first Syrah from Ian and Elena Renner’s Canterbury Vineyard at the 2,200 foot elevation in the Sierra Foothills. Uniquely situated on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by the large New Mellones Dam, and with full western exposure, the 8-acre vineyard enjoys a microclimate with warm sunny days, no fog, and moderated by cool afternoon breezes off the dam. Well drained soils with a shallow layer of schist restricts root growth, resulting in vines that yield intensely flavored fruit. Vinification Syrah grapes were gently crushed to minimize crushing of berries and maximize fruit character. We fermented at 85 degrees-F with a Syrah yeast strain, and extracted color utilizing gentle irrigation over the skins. The wine underwent malo-lactic fermentation and was barrel aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 13 months. The wine was not fined and received one filtration prior to bottling. The resulting blend received three months of bottle age prior to release. Tasting Notes The 2006 growing season began with heavy rains and floods around the Napa Valley. Rainfall continued well into spring with later than usual bloom and set in June. A record heat wave in mid-July failed to damage vines as they were slightly behind in the cycle. Normal, mild weather returned in August and continued, allowing for paced ripening. Cold weather with rain in October slowed sugar accumulation while allowing extended hang time, which enhances maturity and optimal development of flavors. Overall, the season was an outstanding year and has produced wines with beautiful structure, great color, and high natural acidity. The 375ml is the perfect bottle for dinner for 2! <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/bellwine" TITLE="Bell Wine Cellars Products">Bell Wine Cellars Products</A> <A HREF="http://bellwine.com">Bell Wine Cellars</A> Bell Wine Cellars <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="ecommerce software">ecommerce software</A> powered by Nexternal