2006 Syrah - Vogelzang Vineyard
Santa Ynez Valley
Vineyard
Vogelzang Vineyard
Harvest Date
October 20 & 23
Barrel Aging
18 Months in French Oak
Varietal Composition
Syrah 100%
Final Analysis
Alcohol by Volume 14.5
TA .62
PH 3.62
Total Production
474 cases
Tasting Notes
"88 Points...Highly Recommended" - California Grapevine
The 2006 Syrah from Vogelzang Vineyard begins with deep, layered aromas of plum, black cherry, coffee and leather. The palate takes a brighter turn, with lively, juicy flavors of dried cherry, raspberry and blackberry with accents of sweet oak. A dusty, terroir-driven quality joins fresh acidity on the finish.
Winemaker Chuck Carlson
Vogelzang Vineyard
Vogelzang Vineyard unfolds along rolling hills at the foot of Los Padres National Forest in the eastern Santa Ynez Valley. This winegrowing frontier, which is known as Happy Canyon, is the warmest growing area in coastal Santa Barbara County. Here, the valley loam soil is riddled with river cobble deposited by ancient waterways. Vogelzang Vineyard’s special convergence of sun and earth yields a sleek, high- toned Syrah with spicy red fruit flavors.Winemaking
After gentle destemming, the must was cold soaked for five
days prior to fermentation to capture the fruit’s pure
character and color. Fermentation was initiated with D254
yeast, a Rhône Valley strain that enhances mouthfeel and
mid-palate richness. The pomace was pressed in a traditional
wooden basket press to ensure pure flavor and color
extraction. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak
barrels.
