Syrah, Ballard Canyon Estate Reserve, 2009
Our first reserve Syrah, this inaugural release is a barrel selection of 100% estate grown fruit. This bottling is abundant with aromas of boysenberry, blueberry and hints of cinnamon. Its dense fruit characteristics are complimented by complex flavors of anise, vanilla and dark chocolate.

Once the grapes are hand-harvested, they are immediately brought to the winery from the surrounding vineyard and de-stemmed. An initial cold soak occurred in the one-ton open top bins prior to the onset of fermentation. Moved to French oak barrels, 38% of which were new, the wines aged for 16 months. The optimal blend of 83% Syrah and 17% Petite Sirah was determined, and the wine bottled without filtration in February, 2011. Just 391 cases produced.

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Optimal Storage Conditions:
Constant temperature, 55-58°F, darkness.

Aging Potential
To enjoy young fruit aromas, consume within 1-3 years of bottling date. For extended aging under ideal conditions, consume within 3-10 years of bottling date.

Vineyards:
100% Rusack Estate

Varietal:
Syrah 83%, Petite Sirah 17%

Bottle Analysis:
Alcohol: 14.5%, pH: 3.54, TA: 0.600 g/100ml

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