Silkwood Wines

2004 Syrah

syrah01_wine_page (21K) Blend: 100% Syrah
R.S. Dry to 0.15%
Alcohol: 14.4%
Time in Wood: 26 months
Type of Wood: Neutral French oak barrels with Innerstave 80% medium toasted French oak staves.
Vineyard Source: Silkwood Vineyards, Stanislaus County, Modesto area
Age of vines: 6 years
Winemaking techniques:
Traditional cold soak 3 days. Two pump overs each day. Commercial yeast; Syrah
Production: 550 cases
Bottling date: February 2007
Release date: April 2007
Viticultural Practices:
10 acres Syrah Clone # 5. Production 4.6tons/acre. Leaf pruning, cane pruning top and sides and cluster removal. All clusters at harvest with raisins, pinkos, and greenies were rejected by hand harvest, hand sorting crews.
Fining: None
Filtering: Rough only
Total Acidity: 6.34
pH: 3.82
Total S02: 168 ppm
Aging Potential: 9 to 10 years
Winemakers: John Monnich
For Pricing: Call (800)525-9463
  Winery Owners: John and Judie Monnich - Monnich Family World Class Wines