Apex Syrah 03

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Apex Syrah 03
$25.16 - Case price (any 12 or more bottles) Price: $27.95 Quantity From the winery: "A wine of impenetrable color, yet generous fruit aromas reveal raspberries and plums with hints of cinnamon and mint. The same lush fruit fills every crevice of your mouth and lingers long after swallowing. The fine structure of this wine will contribute to its improvement for many years to come."

Detailed Info, Previous Vintage Notes, Reviews:

The Grapes
Three-quarters (73%) of the wine was from our own Outlook Vineyards which were just coming into full production. The balance of the Syrah was from Solstice Vineyards and 5% Viognier was added for aroma and texture.

The Appellation
The Yakima Valley, located within the larger Columbia Valley appellation, stretches some 100 miles from the Cascade foothills east along the Yakima River and east to the Columbia. The vineyards are generally located on the hillsides above the valley floor.

The Vintage
Warmer-than-average temperatures in the spring and summer months brought an early beginning to harvest; we were well underway by early September. Later, more moderate temperatures extended harvest well into October.

Good maturity and relatively small grape berries led to uniformly excellent quality with all varieties showing ripe fruit characters. The high quality of the wines combined with good, though not excessive, yields make 1998 one of the top vintages of the last 20 years for Washington State.

The Winemaking
Picked at optimal ripeness, the grapes were fermented with 25% whole berries. Sixteen months resting in French oak barrels was achieved before bottling.

Food Pairings
The vibrant acid and rich length cry out for a course of equal weight. Try it with pan roasted duck breast with tarragon jus and lavender honey-glazed carrots and potatoes.

Production
192 Cases

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