2012 Pride Mountain Syrah
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Black cherries, plums, smoke, graphite and wild flowers inform Pride's 2012 Syrah. Dark, resonant and expressive, the 2012 possesses excellent overall balance. This is a decidedly forward, fruit-driven style of Syrah. The flavors turn a bit brighter as the wine opens up over time. Hints of raspberry and rose petal appear on the finish.
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The 2012 Syrah was co-fermented with 4% Viognier, and was fashioned from six different Syrah clones. It was harvested during the third week of October, fermented in 100% stainless steel, and aged 16 months in neutral French oak. The alcohol came in at14.4%, and the wine shows Syrah’s meaty, lavender and floral notes intermixed with pepper and lard. The result is a sensational, complex, broad, savory, full-bodied, silky textured Syrah that is best drunk over the next 5-7 years.