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R. Merlo Estate Vineyards Syrah

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Features

2007 R. Merlo Estate Vineyards Syrah, Hyampom Ranch Trinity County 4-Pack

  • Production: 1,500 Cases
  • Bottling Date: September, 2009
  • Alcohol: 14.4% Alcohol By Volume
  • Residual Sugar: 0.2%
  • Total Acid/ pH: .60 / 3.58
  • Aging: 18 months in 50% French, 50% American oak (20% new oak)
  • Grape Source: Hyampom Valley Ranch, Trinity County, CA

This big and richly dark wine has a refined balance and an elegant nature. Fully ripe blueberries, black cherries, and dried currants are the forward flavors supported by characters of Italian roasted espresso, stoutly porters, and Mediterranean spices.

 

 

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Specs

2007 R. Merlo Estate Vineyards Syrah, Hyampom Ranch Trinity County 750ml

Specs

2007 R. Merlo Estate Vineyards Syrah, Hyampom Ranch Trinity County 750ml

Vendor Details

R. Merlo Estate Vineyards

Founded:
2002
Owners:
Ray and Robin Merlo
Location:
Redding, CA
Tucked away in the far reaches of rugged Northern California lies Hyampom Valley - a remote river valley hidden amongst the inter-coastal mountains of Southern Trinity County. The word Hyampom comes from the northern Wintu Indian word "Hien-pom." The actual meaning is not clear, but there have been many speculations, including "High Valley," "Low Valley," "Pleasant Valley," "Place of Plenty," and "Place at the Base of the Mountain." Hyampom is a fitting name for one of the most remote, and perhaps most ideal, winemaking regions in California.
 
R. Merlo Estate Vineyards is located along the banks of the wild and scenic South Fork of the Trinity River and at the base of South Fork Mountain, the longest contiguous ridge in the continental United States. This wholly unique setting helps create wines that speak to the power and beauty that is Hyampom Valley. Influenced by the idyllic growing season and climate of this small pocket valley, the fruit produced in the R. Merlo Estate Vineyards expresses a strong sense of place. Based on the concept that quality wine is grown in the vineyard, a minimalist approach is taken in the cellar, allowing the wines to clearly reflect the varietal character and distinct terroir of Hyampom Valley.
 
R. Merlo Estate Vineyards produces a rare collection of richly flavored and expressive wines. Unlike many California wines, these deep, complex wines are not high in alcohol, nor overripe in flavors. Rather, the wines are naturally big and bold, yet refined and beautiful.

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