Syrah: One of California's most rapidly increasing varieties.
Syrah
forms intense wines, with deep violet, nearly black color, chewy
texture and richness, with aromas that tend to be more spicy than
fruity. |
 | Brian
says of the 2002 Syrah "A lively, smokey syrah grown in the fertile
soils along the Petaluma River in the Carneros Region." | Zinfandel: The quintessential California wine
The
origins of this tremendously versatile and popular grape are not known
for certain, although it is thought to have come from Southern Italy as
a cousin of Primitivo. It is the most widely planted red grape in
California . | |
| "The barrel tastings were exciting" says Brian Heslip of the soon-to-be released
2003 Zinfandel. |
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