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Ravenswood
2006 Syrah, Sonoma County

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Story

  • Ravenswood's County Series often are as delicious and ageworthy as our vineyard designate wines.
  • The county wines display regional styles, thus they present a marvelous opportunity to explore California's varied terroir.
  • This Syrah has the style of a good northern Rhône combined with the forwardness and panache that is California.

    Description

  • Medium/full-bodied, intense dry red wine with peppered blueberry and firm, spicy finish
  • Additional Information

  • 92% Syrah, 5% Viognier, 2% Grenache,1% Mourvedre
  • Aged 24 months in 100% French oak, 23% new
  • Tasting Notes
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    Taste Profile