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Alta Shiraz

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VINEYARD High above Napa Valley our own home estate 10-acre vineyard located at an elevation of 1650 feet on the eastern slope of Atlas Peak The Alta Vineyard faces nbsp the Suisun Bay to the southeast and the Vaca Mountains to the East At this elevation the vineyard is cooler than Napa in the fternoons but being above the fog the vines enjoy sunshine as soon as dawn break WINEMAKING Grapes were handpicked to ensure more precise selevtion and to avoid oxidation of grape juice during transit A portion 15 of whole bunches were included in the must which was cold soaked for 10 days helping to retain the vibrancy of fresh fruit flavours whilst drawing the spicy pepper aromatics from the skins The must was fermented in a small open fermenter which was plunged daily by hand gently macerating the skins to release tannins nbsp TASTING NOTES Aroma Expressive with quintessential white pepper black velvet rose and earthy cacao Palate Supple tannins enhance the seamlessness of the palate which provides a complex sensory adventure Fresh raspberry flavours give way to the black pepper which then evolves into savoury mint chip chocolate Natural acid provides balance highlighting fresh fruit flavours and giving persistence and elegance to the tannin structure

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2015
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VINEYARD High above Napa Valley our own home estate 10-acre vineyard located at an elevation of 1650 feet on the eastern slope of Atlas Peak The Alta Vineyard faces nbsp the Suisun Bay to the southeast and the Vaca Mountains to the East At this elevation the vineyard is cooler than Napa in the afternoons but being above the fog the vines enjoy sunshine as soon as dawn break WINEMAKING Grapes were handpicked to ensure more precise selevtion and to avoid oxidation of grape juice during transit A portion 15 of whole bunches were included in the must which was cold soaked for 10 days helping to retain the vibrancy of fresh fruit flavours whilst drawing the spicy pepper aromatics from the skins The must was fermented in a small open fermenter which was plunged daily by hand gently macerating the skins to release tannins nbsp TASTING NOTES Aroma Expressive with quintessential white pepper black velvet rose and earthy cacao Palate Supple tannins enhance the seamlessness of the palate which provides a complex sensory adventure Fresh raspberry flavours give way to the black pepper which then evolves into savoury mint chip chocolate Natural acid provides balance highlighting fresh fruit flavours and giving persistence and elegance to the tannin structure

Vintage: 2015

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