<H1>2006 Imagery Dragonsleaf Red, Sonoma Mountain (750 ml) -- Benziger & Imagery Online Store Shopping Cart</H1> <B>$38.00</B> -- <I>A classic blend, the wine has layers of black fruit flavors supported by sturdy tannins. In 2006, Dragonsleaf Red is made up of 78% Syrah, 12% Petite Sirah and 10% Cinsault.</I> <P> <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/benziger/images/IEW-06-Dragon-Redlab.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="2006 Imagery Dragonsleaf Red, Sonoma Mountain (750 ml)" NAME="2006 Imagery Dragonsleaf Red, Sonoma Mountain (750 ml)" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> <p><font color="#800000"><strong>VINTAGE </strong></font><br />2006 </p> <p><font color="#800000"><strong>AVAILABILITY</strong></font> <br />Winery&nbsp;Exclusive</p> <p><font color="#804000"><strong><font color="#800000">CASE PRODUCTION</font> <br /></strong></font><font color="#000000">1,021 Cases</font></p> <p><font color="#800000"><strong>APPELLATION <br /></strong></font>Sonoma Mountain </p> <p><font color="#800000"><strong>VINEYARD <br /></strong></font>Dragonsleaf Vineyard </p> <p><font color="#800000"><strong>BLEND</strong></font><br />78% Syrah <br />12% Petite Sirah<br />10% Cinsault</p> <p><font color="#800000"><strong>TASTING TIP</strong></font><br />Fruit from Dragonsleaf vineyard create a classic blend of traditional Rhone varietals that is replete with layers of chalky tannins and black fruit flavors.The 2006 Dragonsleaf Red is an earthy young wine. The Benziger family recommends decanting this wine before tasting. </p> <p><font color="#800000"><strong>VINEYARD:</strong></font> Dragonsleaf Vineyard in Bennett Valley benefits from the warmth of the Sonoma Mountain appellation and the cooling afternoon breezes that usher in the fog from the south. Spicy Syrah, bright, elegant Grenache, soft and round Cinsault, thrive in the Rhone-like climate. </p> <p><font color="#800000"><strong>VINIFICATION:</strong></font>&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2006, Dragonsleaf Red is made up of 78% Syrah, 12% Petite Sirah and 10% Cinsault. The grapes were cold soaked 3 days prior to fermentation in open top fermentors, punched down by hand and then pressed lightly to maintain a delicate balance between flavors, color and tannin. 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