2014 CHERRY RIDGE VINEYARD SYRAH Dutton-Goldfield Winery
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CHERRY RIDGE VINEYARD SYRAH 2014

a Syrah from Russian River ValleyCA
$50 per bottle

Another drought year leading to water stressed vines produced a richly phenolic wine further intensified with a healthy dose of whole cluster fermentation. Swirling the glass offers up dizzying aromas of freshly picked berries and mom's delights roasting in the kitchen: blackberries, cherry pie, pepper, tobacco and bacon. The skillful addition of new wood is expressed in the subtle nuance of vanilla and smoke. A velvety pillow greets the palate, followed by luscious blackberries, balanced acidity and sturdy yet refined tannins that linger alongside pleasing notes of berry and crispy bacon.

Descriptors

  • open top fermentation
  • cold soak
  • manual punch down
  • 20 month
  • French Oak
  • 40% new barrels

Wine Scores

WE94 W&S91

Aging

20 months in French Oak, 40% new barrels

Vineyard

Cherry Ridge

Alc. %

13.8%
Detailed Info
T.A. 6.4g/L
pH 3.54
Cases Produced 600
Sustainable Yes
Closure Natural
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DISTINCTIVE WINES THAT REFLECT OUR COOL CLIMATE HOME

Our wines are sourced some of the finest vineyards in the Russian River Valley, the majority of which comes from the award-winning Dutton Ranch (2017 Vineyard of the Year), owned by our Partner/Grower, Steve Dutton. Dutton Ranch is comprised of over eighty separate small vineyards, each with its own characteristics. Along with the fruit from Dutton Ranch, we also source Pinot Noir and Riesling from some spectacular single vineyard sites in Marin County, Sonoma Coast, and Anderson Valley. Learn more about our vineyards here. Steve and Dan are constantly searching for new vineyards where everything comes together perfectly. 

The Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA is home to our winery, tasting room, and Dutton Ranch, the source of most of our fruit. Located at the southwestern corner of the Russian River Valley its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean makes it one of the coolest appellations within Sonoma County. The climate in Green Valley is even cooler than other parts of the Russian River Valley, and favors the cultivation of cool climate varietals like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer.

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