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2005 Exhale Syrah
Varietal 100% Syrah
Winemaker's Tasting Notes Deep blackberry fruit and big spice plus black pepper, a touch of chocolate and cola in the oak contribution. Richly textured in mouth, good structure for aging, long black fruit finish. 
Harvest Date October 20, 2005
Average Brix at Harvest 26.2° Brix
Average TA/pH at Harvest: 0.49 gm/100ml ~ pH: 3.76
Fermentation Characteristics Déléstaged twice. Total of 19 days on skins, including 7 days extended maceration
Cellar Storage/Aging 18 months in barrels
45% new & 1-year-old American oak
20% new & 1-year-old French oak
17% 1-year-old Hungarian oak
18% older French & American oak
Alcohol 15.0%
Total Acidity 0.62 gm/100ml
pH 3.77
Appellation Dry Creek Valley
Case Production 415 cases
Bottling Date June 6, 2007
Release Date September 15, 2007
Winemaker Carol Shelton
Price: 750ml $20
Availability: 750ml SOLD OUT
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Sonoma County, CA
Phone: (707) 575-3441
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