2003 Amavi Cellars Syrah

 

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AC-03Sy-label.gifWinemaker’s Notes:

Our 2003 Syrah is packed with violet, blueberry and dark plum aromas, backed up by subtle flavors of smoked meats with hints of black earth, spices, coffee and mineral. The wine has fine-grained tannins and well-embedded acidity, which work together to create a tremendously long finish and a real depth and distinction.

The 2003 Vintage:

The summer of 2003 was consistently warm from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The grapes ripened evenly, showing an incredible balance of fruit and acid.

Fermentation:

The grapes were carefully hand-harvested, sorted and individually fermented in small stainless steel tanks. The wine aged 17 months in 64% French oak, 22% Hungarian oak and 14% American oak.

~ Jean-François Pellet, Winemaker

Wine Specifics:

Varietal(s)

100% Syrah

Vineyard(s)

60% Pepper Bridge Vineyard, 32% Seven Hills Vineyard, 8% Les Collines Vineyard

Appellation

Walla Walla Valley

Oak Program

48% new oak, 52% used oak
64% French oak, 22% Hungarian oak, 14% American oak

Finished Alcohol

14.1%

Total Production

1,188 cases (12 – 750 ml) and 15 cases of magnums

Bottling Date

February 23, 2005

Released

Summer 2005

Pricing:

 750 ml bottle (standard size)  

  • Regular Price: $25.00/bottle 

    (10% discount on case purchases = $292.00/case)

  • Coin Club Price: $20.00/bottle or $240.00/case

    (20% discount on all purchases)

1.5 L bottle (magnum)

  • Regular Price:  $50.00/bottle

    (10% discount on case purchases = $270.00/case)

  • Coin Club Price: $40.00/bottle or $240.00/6-bottle case

    (20% discount on all purchases)

To Purchase

Visit our online Wine Shop or call us at 509-525-3541.