2007 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Rattlesnake Rock
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winemaker notes:
WINEMAKER NOTES
The 2007 vintage was most notable for a dry spring followed by a long, moderate growing season without any significant heat spikes. The dry conditions produced small clusters, small berries and controlled vigor. We avoided the worst of the mid-October rains, and with patience and meticulous vineyard management were able to harvest a substantial percentage the last week of October under a full harvest moon. The 2007 Rattlesnake Rock Syrah exhibits beautiful floral aromatics with wonderful complexity, spice and a long finish. This wine has improved tremendously in the past year and will likely be one of the longest lived Rattlesnakes we have produced to date. 320 cases produced.
WINE INFORMATION
Harvested: October 7-24, 2007
Winemaking: Whole berry, cold soak, hand punch downs, indigenous yeasts
Barrel aged 25 months in French oak
Bottled January, 2010
Alcohol 15.2%
320 cases produced