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Halter Ranch Winery | Adelaida District
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Syrah 2020

$55.00 SOLD OUT
/ 750 ml
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The 2020 Estate Syrah showcases aromas of blackberry, chocolate, allspice, and a hint of caramel. The entry is soft, rich, supple, layered with flavors of blueberry, raspberry, and baking spices. The midpalate is generous and lush, segueing into a finish low in tannin structure.
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Body (Light - Full)
Extra Light
Full
Taste (Dry - Sweet)
Bone Dry
Sweet
Profile (Earthy - Fruity)
Fruit (-)
Earth Forward
Fruit Forward
Highlights
  • Varietal percentages: 84% Syrah, 16% Grenache
  • Vineyard(s): Halter Ranch Estate Vineyard
  • Vineyard Notes: The estate vineyard was initiated in 1996 and has since been expanded to its present 200 acres of certified organic grapes. Twenty grape varieties are planted on the steepest, most south-facing slopes on the property at an elevation reaching 1,950 feet and providing excellent sun exposure. The emphasis on quality in the vineyard is complemented by a commitment to environmentally responsible grape-growing practices. In July of 2023, all 200 acres of grapes were certified organic by the California Certified Organic Farmers.
  • Farming: Organic Practices
  • Certifications: California Certified Transitional Organic Farmers
Winery Info
HALTER RANCH WINERY
All 256 acres of Estate vineyards are 100% CCOF certified organic. The certified organic Estate vineyards makes up only a small piece of the Halter Ranch estate. We are dedicated to preserving a diverse environment and mitigating the effects of a monoculture. With less than 10% of our property dedicated to farming and building development, the remainder is left to the natural landscape, which includes oak woodland and migratory wildlife corridors.
Shipping & Delivery Info
Shipping States
Halter Ranch Winery cannot ship to the following 8 states: AL, AR, DE, MS, RI, TX, UT, WV.
About this wine
2020 Syrah Bottle Image
Tasting Notes
The 2020 Estate Syrah showcases aromas of blackberry, chocolate, allspice, and a hint of caramel. The entry is soft, rich, supple, layered with flavors of blueberry, raspberry, and baking spices. The midpalate is generous and lush, segueing into a finish low in tannin structure.
Serving Instructions
  • Open & Decant 1hr prior to serving. Serve at Cellar Temperature
Glassware
  • Full-bodied Red Wine Glass—The ample size of this glass allows the bouquet to fully develop. It emphasizes the fruit by down playing the bitter qualities of the tannin and allows wines to achieve balance.
Food Pairings
  • grana padano, gamey proteins like rack of lamb, or richer proteins like braised short ribs, cannellini beans, roasted beets
Cheese Pairings
  • Semi-Firm / Firm / Polished
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Adelaida District
Winemaker
Kevin Sass
Fermentation
Destemmed and fermented in closed top fermentors, with delestage daily for the first few days of fermentation followed by open pump-overs two to three times daily for an average of 12 days.
Aging
16 months
Barrel
  • 100% 59-gallon French Oak
  • 40% New Oak
Harvest Date
09/14/2020-09/28/2020
pH
3.68
Titratable Acidity (TA)
6.1
ABV
14.3
Bottled
05/10/2022
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