2005 Bell Wine Cellars Syrah, Massa Ranch, Yountville (Special Offers) -- Bell Wine Cellars Shopping Cart -- Yountville Ranch, Massa Syrah, Cellars Wine Bell 2005

<H1>2005 Bell Wine Cellars Syrah, Massa Ranch, Yountville -- Bell Wine Cellars Shopping Cart</H1> $40.00 -- 2005 Bell Wine Cellars Syrah, Massa Ranch, Yountville <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/bellwine/images/MR%20Syrah.gif" WIDTH=150 ALIGN=right ALT="2005 Bell Wine Cellars Syrah, Massa Ranch, Yountville" NAME="2005 Bell Wine Cellars Syrah, Massa Ranch, Yountville" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> Vineyard Our 2005 Syrah, Estrella clone, is grown on the Massa Ranch, our neighbors here in Yountville. Proximity to the San Francisco bay and its moderating influences produces wines deep in color with rich, concentrated fruit flavor and lovely acidity. 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 17 months. The wine was not fined and received one filtration prior to bottling. The resulting blend received six months of bottle age prior to release. Vintage Notes The 2005 growing season began with wet weather, followed by a dry period in March. Rainfall continued well into spring with later than usual bloom and set and we experienced unseasonable rain into June. The cool weather continued into summer with few heat spikes. As September approached we were concerned that the larger than normal crop would not mature as fog prevailed well into the harvest season, keeping daytime temperatures cool. The long cool growing season gave us excellent wines with beautiful structure, great color and high natural acidity. Tasting Notes Our 2005 Syrah exhibits wonderful varietal character. Deep purple-ruby in color with spicy fruit aromas, the wine has a rich mouthfeel and distinct, yet elegant, tannins. The oak flavors are in balance with the fruit acidity and fruit flavor to yield an appealing wine, bright on the palate. Aging 17 months in French and American oak barrels adds complexity and finesse, without overpowering the supple fruit. A great companion to food, this wine will continue to mature gracefully for many years. Technical Analysis: Varietal Syrah, 100% Source Massa Ranch, Yountville, Napa Valley Harvest Sugar 25.5 Brix Harvest Acid 0.51 gm/100ml Total Acid 0.61 gm/100ml pH 3.83 Alcohol 14.2% Aging 17 months in oak, 50% new, 25% French, 75% American Bottle Date March 2007 Production 248 Cases <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