VINTAG E 2017 was marked by its heavy rainfall, heat spikes in summer, and high quality fruit. Winter rains replenished the soils leading up to budbreak. Temperatures throughout spring and early summer were moderate, resulting in slow even ripening. A heat spike at the end of August – early September propelled us into harvest. We began picking the fruit on August 31st through November 3rd, 2017 at optimal maturity.
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Over the past two decades the Santa Ynez Valley has emerged as one of the most celebrated winegrowing regions in California. Formed by the Purisima Hills and San Rafael Mountains to the north and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south, it is the largest AVA in Santa Barbara County. The cool, western portion of the Santa Ynez Valley is well suited to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while the warmer eastern section is home to aromatic whites such as Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache, and Sauvignon Blanc as well as bold reds including Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
2017 GRENACHE This 2017 Santa Ynez Valley Grenache is a beautiful garnet color with mouthwatering aromas of ripe red raspberry and a touch of lavender. The palate is textured and dynamic with avors of strawberry and cassis at the forefront followed by notes of cigar box on the bright, lingering nish.
TECHNICAL DATA APPELLATION: Santa Ynez Valley COMPOSITION: 95% Grenache, 5% Syrah
ALCOHOL: 14.5% TA AT BOTTLING: 5.6 g/L PH : 3.73 PRODUCTION: 191 cases
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www.eosvintage.com CENTRAL COAST The Central Coast AVA is one of the largest and most important grape growing regions in California. Its boundaries stretch from Santa Barbara County in the south all the way up to San Francisco in the north. The geographical diversity of the region yields a plethora of distinct micro-climates and affords winegrowers the unique ability to produce a staggering number of grape varietals.
LATE HARVEST PETITE SIRAH PORT Our Late Harvest Petite Sirah Port shows both classic Tawny and Ruby Port character. The vanilla, nutmeg spiced fruit on the nose accompanies the smooth and refined tannins and intense cherry and blueberry flavors. This decadent dessert wine can be paired with your favorite dark or semi-sweet chocolates.
TECHNIC A L DAT A APPELLATION: Central Coast COMPOSITION: 100% Petite Sirah RESIDUAL SUGAR: 47.38 g/L ALCOHOL: 19.1% TA AT BOTTLING: 6.4 g/L PH : 3.4 PRODUCTION: 229 cases
Retail $30.00 | Wine Club $24.60 | Reorder $21.00
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