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| Barrel Ageing |
80% French Oak, 20% Oregon Oak barrels, 40% New |
| Production |
310 Cases produced |
| Harvest Date |
September 5 - October 1, 2002 |
| Harvest Notes |
The 2002 vintage in the Russian River Valley was marked by relatively low crop levels. A late spring frost and some rainy days in May where the only "little surprises" nature sent our way. Overall, the growing season was long with warm days and cool nights, a textbook mild season that resulted in full pheolic development in the grapes. A period of warm days in October ensured good final maturation flavors and helped the grapes in this little hillside vineyard achieve a good balance. |
| Composition |
99% Syrah 1% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Fermentation |
Open top with manual punch-down |
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