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2006 Church & State Wines Syrah Coyote Bowl
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* Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
* Harvest Date: October 9, 2006
* Vineyard: Coyote Bowl Vineyard, Black Sage Bench, Oliver, BC
* Cases Produced: 888
* Alcohol: 14.5%
* pH: 3.95
* Total Acidity: 6.63 g/L
* Sugar: 0.8 g/L
Coyote Bowl Vineyard, our most prized vineyard, is located on Black Sage Bench in Oliver, BC. The Western edge of the vineyard forms a Bowl which drops approximately 300 feet to a pasture below. This gorgeous vineyard owes its name to the coyotes that inhabit the area and can be seen trotting across the bowl below.
Tasting Notes: Dense and dark wine. Aromas leaped out of the glass in waves of blueberries, vanilla and mint with a sprinkle of white pepper. Well integrated toasty oak, supple tannins, backed with vibrant acidity. The palate was concentrated with flavours of cherries, blueberries, cinnamon and cream mingled with aniseed. A lingering essence of jasmine finished off this elegant and beautiful example.
Awards:
* Best In Class Score 90.8 - 2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
* Double Gold - 2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
* Silver - 2008 Tasters Guild (Ca)
* Silver - 2008 Northwest Wine Summit (Ca)
* Harvest Date: October 9, 2006
* Vineyard: Coyote Bowl Vineyard, Black Sage Bench, Oliver, BC
* Cases Produced: 888
* Alcohol: 14.5%
* pH: 3.95
* Total Acidity: 6.63 g/L
* Sugar: 0.8 g/L
Coyote Bowl Vineyard, our most prized vineyard, is located on Black Sage Bench in Oliver, BC. The Western edge of the vineyard forms a Bowl which drops approximately 300 feet to a pasture below. This gorgeous vineyard owes its name to the coyotes that inhabit the area and can be seen trotting across the bowl below.
Tasting Notes: Dense and dark wine. Aromas leaped out of the glass in waves of blueberries, vanilla and mint with a sprinkle of white pepper. Well integrated toasty oak, supple tannins, backed with vibrant acidity. The palate was concentrated with flavours of cherries, blueberries, cinnamon and cream mingled with aniseed. A lingering essence of jasmine finished off this elegant and beautiful example.
Awards:
* Best In Class Score 90.8 - 2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
* Double Gold - 2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
* Silver - 2008 Tasters Guild (Ca)
* Silver - 2008 Northwest Wine Summit (Ca)