HdV 2004 Syrah - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine
Red Wine by HdV from Carneros, California. A melange of characteristics develop from our four clonal selections. Half of the grapes were fermented in open top fermenters, imparting elegance, floral notes and balance to the wine. The other half were fermented in closed top fermenters providing syrah’s distinctive roasted coffee bean character and a strong structure to the wine. The components were then blended and barrel aged in French oak for 11 months. The wine was bottled without filtration. In an elegant Northern Rhone style, the wine shows a seductive and tender texture, with a vibrant core of blackberry and game as well as exotic spices, which lead to a long, floral finish. The 2004 HdV Syrah should continue to improve for another five to ten years. Serve around 64?F and enjoy with venison, a rack of lamb, prime ribs, or a barbecued salmon. -Stephane Vivier, Winemaker, HdV Wines Good ruby-red color. Highly aromatic nose combines blackberry, cassis, smoked meat, truffle, graphite and violet; I might have guessed Cote-Rotie. Juicy, precise and light on its feet, with lively flavors of blackberry and violet.This has the weight and silkiness-not to mention the elegance and energy-of pinot noir. Quite suave on the back end, finishing with very fine-grained tannins and lovely lift. -International Wine Cellar
