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2017 Carlisle Syrah Papa's Block
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from release newsletter:
2017 Russian River Valley “Papa’s Block” Syrah
While many 2017s were picked earlier than their 2016 counterparts, this was one of the few exceptions where we picked
later, despite lower yields. Twenty percent of the fruit was not destemmed to add structure and aromatics. After a five-day
cold soak, the wine was fermented with two yeast strains that emphasize varietal character and mouthfeel. Twenty-five days
on the skin. Pressed to all French oak, 24% new, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Note: Dark purple-ruby. A floral top note provided by the whole cluster complements aromas of macerated
blackberries and roasted meat. Medium-full to full-bodied. While whole cluster can often add additional tannin to a wine,
here it seems to have made the wine smoother, more harmonious. With exceptional balance, this wine will have a wide
window of enjoyment. Drink from release through 2030.
2017 Russian River Valley “Papa’s Block” Syrah
While many 2017s were picked earlier than their 2016 counterparts, this was one of the few exceptions where we picked
later, despite lower yields. Twenty percent of the fruit was not destemmed to add structure and aromatics. After a five-day
cold soak, the wine was fermented with two yeast strains that emphasize varietal character and mouthfeel. Twenty-five days
on the skin. Pressed to all French oak, 24% new, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Note: Dark purple-ruby. A floral top note provided by the whole cluster complements aromas of macerated
blackberries and roasted meat. Medium-full to full-bodied. While whole cluster can often add additional tannin to a wine,
here it seems to have made the wine smoother, more harmonious. With exceptional balance, this wine will have a wide
window of enjoyment. Drink from release through 2030.