Foxen's Tinaquaic Vineyard Syrah from Santa Maria Valley, USA, is a stellar representation of meticulous winemaking. Sourced from the Tinaquaic – Alta Block in the Santa Maria Valley, this Syrah benefits from the unique features of a dry-farmed vineyard, enhancing grape concentration and character. The winemakers employ a hands-on approach, using 100% whole cluster grapes, ensuring a nuanced flavor profile. After a 5-day cold maceration, the fermentation process spans 14 active days with pump-overs twice daily. This Syrah sees 18 months of aging in 500L French Oak puncheons, with 33% being new barrels, resulting in a wine that brilliantly balances the bold, peppery notes typical of Syrah with the elegance imparted by French oak.
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This Foxen Tinaquaic Vineyard Syrah offers a well-balanced, yet complex bouquet of ripe blackberry, plum, and subtle hints of oak.On the palate, this wine displays smooth, full-bodied tannins and a lingering finish of ripe, dark fruits and spice. The overall impression is one of exceptional elegance and complexity.
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