Features
2007 Clary Ranch Syrah, Sonoma Coast 750ml 4-Pack
The 2007 Sonoma Coast Syrah is lighter and crisper than other vintages. Cool cherries, raspberries and subtle pepper overtones, with a crisp, delicate yet lingering finish characterize the 2007 Syrah.
Vineyards: The vineyards consist of 5 blocks of Pinot Noir on about 12.5 acres and 2 blocks of Syrah on about 2.5 acres. The Pinot Noir clones are Dijon 133 & 667, and Pommard 4. The Syrah clones are Syrah 174 and Shiraz 1. The Pacific winds blow strongly through the end of August, and the grapes depend upon the warm, still days of September and October to ripen. Clary Ranch is on the extreme edge of cool-climate viticulture on the continent. The latest Syrah harvest has been just before Thanksgiving!
Winemaking: The grapes are harvested at night, and brought to the winery cold. After destemming and crushing, the juice is cold soaked for 5-10 days. Natural fermentation is allowed to begin, and the fermenting must is inoculated with a commercial yeast (Assmanshausen for Pinot, a Rhone strain for Syrah) after the Brix has dropped about 10 degrees, in order to provide natural flavor complexity while insuring against a stuck fermentation. The must is punched down 3-4 times daily, never pumped over. The wine is pressed just before dryness, and allowed to complete fermentation in barrel. Malolactic fermentation is facilitated by the remaining heat of primary fermentation.
Barrel aging lasts for 18-24 months. 50% new barrels are used. Pinot Noir is aged in French oak barrels from various coopers, and the Syrah is aged in a mixture of French and American oak. After bottling, the wines are aged for another 1-2 years prior to release.
The resultant wines reflect an elegant balance that has been heralded by wine critics and fans alike. In 2007, Wine Spectator named Clary Ranch as among "The Hot New Dozen of California Pinot Noir". Wine Enthusiast said that Clary Ranch is one to "keep an eye on". Allen Meadows of Burghound, often tough on California Pinots, has enthusiastically acclaimed Clary Ranch Pinot Noir as having "impeccable" balance. Clary Ranch Syrah, in very limited production, has a fast-growing base of fans who have fallen in love with its peppery black fruit, which provides the absolutely perfect complement for grilled and roasted meats.
Specs
Winery Retail Price: $88.00
Average Shipping: $20.00
Woot Shipping: (-$5.00)
Total MSRP: $103.00
Deep crystalline magenta. Light floral aromas with subtle pepper overtones that carry over to the palate along with crisp, refreshing flavors of cool cherries and black raspberries. Delicate, lingering finish. Reminiscent of a Northern Rhone, rather than a warm-climate fruit bomb. Serve slightly cool (55-60 degrees). Superb choice for a summer barbecue or with holiday turkey.
- Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah, Clary Ranch Estate-Grown
- Total Production: 135 Cases
- Harvest Date: October 26, 2007
- Yield: 2 Tons per acre
- Brix at Harvest: 22.1°
- pH at Harvest: 3.44
- TA at Harvest: 0.683g/100mL
Winemaking:
- Cold soak
- Natural yeast fermentation start
- Late inoculation (<10° Brix) of Rhone yeast
- Unfiltered
- Cooperage: 50% New French & American Oak for 18 months
- Alcohol: 13.5%
Specs
Winery Retail Price: $88.00
Average Shipping: $20.00
Woot Shipping: (-$5.00)
Total MSRP: $103.00
Deep crystalline magenta. Light floral aromas with subtle pepper overtones that carry over to the palate along with crisp, refreshing flavors of cool cherries and black raspberries. Delicate, lingering finish. Reminiscent of a Northern Rhone, rather than a warm-climate fruit bomb. Serve slightly cool (55-60 degrees). Superb choice for a summer barbecue or with holiday turkey.
- Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah, Clary Ranch Estate-Grown
- Total Production: 135 Cases
- Harvest Date: October 26, 2007
- Yield: 2 Tons per acre
- Brix at Harvest: 22.1°
- pH at Harvest: 3.44
- TA at Harvest: 0.683g/100mL
Winemaking:
- Cold soak
- Natural yeast fermentation start
- Late inoculation (<10° Brix) of Rhone yeast
- Unfiltered
- Cooperage: 50% New French & American Oak for 18 months
- Alcohol: 13.5%
Vendor Details
Clary Ranch Wines
- Owner:
- Paul Clary
- Founded:
- 2000
- Location:
- Petaluma/Sonoma Coast, CA
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