2001 Selected Reserve Syrah
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Blend: | 100% 2001 Syrah |
| R.S. | Dry to 0.00% | |
| Alcohol: | 14.1% | |
| Time in Wood: | 28 months | |
| Type of Wood: | Neutral French oak barrels with innerstave 80% medium toasted French oak staves | |
| Vineyard Source: | Our own vineyards in Modesto, Stanislaus area. | |
| Winemaking techniques: | ||
| Cold soaking and traditional yeast. Two punch downs each day for two plus weeks. | ||
| Production: | 250, 12 x 1 btl. cases | |
| Bottling date: | July 2004 | |
| Release date: | September 2004 | |
| Viticultural Practices: | ||
From 10 acres of clone 7 Syrah from Silkwood Vineyards on the Tuolumne River. Totally 6.4 tons/acre with cluster removal, side hedging, top pruning and leaf removal. All grapes are hand harvested and hand sorted to remove clusters with raisins, mold, pinkos, and greenies. Care is directed to full development from green to brown seeds for mature fruit and firm smooth tannins. Hangtime is lengthy which produces mature balanced fruit. |
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| Fining: | None | |
| Filtering: | Rough only | |
| Total Acidity: | 6.3 | |
| pH: | 3.47 | |
| Aging Potential: | 15-20 years | |
| Winemakers: | Jim Yerkes and John Monnich | |
| Vineyard Manager: | Kirk Jensen | |
| Winery Owners: | John and Judie Monnich, Monnich Family World Class Wines | |