2005 Syrah Magnum
Tasting Notes
The 2005 release was a significant step in the evolution of Meyer Family Syrah. An extraordinarily long growing season in Yorkville resulted in lush, dark fruit development. Complex plum and boysenberry aromas combine with rich cassis notes and hints of pine and earth. The col Yorkville nights preserved the wine's acidity and helped maintain the balance of elegance and alcohol that makes this wine so food-friendly. Twenty months' aging in French and American oak has smoothed the palate and added a layer of vanilla to the long, concentrated finish.
Vineyard Notes
2005 was a classic example in the Yorkville Highlands of a vintage extended hang time. Harvest started two weeks later than average, with the majority of the fruit being picked in the second week of October. Due to lack of rain that month, all grapes were picked during mild, sunny weather.
Winemaker Notes
The fruit was cold-soaked for 24 hours and inoculated with yeast the next morning. Pumping over the wine was adjusted in duration and frequency, depending on taste and yeast activity (one to three times per day). The ferments were pressed off between one and four Brit and then returned to tank. Once dry, the wine was racked off lees and inoculated for malolactic fermentation. MLF was done in tank and barrel, and upon completion, racked into barrel for 20 months. Though the wine was filtered, owing to its time in barrel, fining was determined unnecessary.
Other Notes
Appellations:
61% Yorkville Highlands
39% Mendocino County
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| Vintage |
2005 |
| Wine Style |
Red Wine |
| Varietal |
Syrah |
| Varietal Composition |
91%
Syrah
3%
Cabernet Sauvignon
2%
Cabernet Franc
2%
Grenache
2%
Malbec
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| Appellation |
Mendocino County |
| Harvest Date |
September 29-October 19, 2005 |
| Acid |
6.8g/L |
| PH |
3.65 |
| Aging |
20 months |
| Barrel Aging |
20 months
60%
Used
35%
New American Oak
5%
New French Oak
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| Bottling Date |
June 13, 2007 |
| Alcohol % |
14 |
| Size |
1.5 L |
