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2001 Darioush Signature Shiraz * Napa Valley
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2001 Darioush Signature Shiraz * Napa Valley
Deep scents of violets, aromatic herbs, bittersweet chocolate and espresso bean end in a delicious spicy black pepper edge. A lush core of deep blueberry is dramatically layered with rich, blackberry notes ending in a long creamy silk finish. Youthful, concentrated and delicious upon release, the heady richness and powerful structure of the 2001 Signature Shiraz invites cellaring over the next decade. 750 cases produced. |
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Deep scents of
violets, aromatic herbs, bittersweet chocolate and espresso bean end in
a delicious spicy black pepper edge. A lush core of deep blueberry is
dramatically layered with rich, blackberry notes ending in a long
creamy silk finish. Youthful, concentrated and delicious upon release,
the heady richness and powerful structure of the 2001 Signature Shiraz
invites cellaring over the next decade. 750 cases produced.
| Release Date: | Spring 2004 |
| The 2001 Growing Season: | The
2001 harvest was early, lighter in quantity and of very high quality.
These lower yields and the long even growing season allowed the fruit
to gain more concentrated flavors. The cool fall weather that followed
helped the grapes develop balanced flavors and full varietal maturity. |
| Vineyard Location: | 100% Napa Valley.
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| Varietal Composition: | 100% Shiraz
|
| Brix @ Harvest: | 25° |
| Alcohol: | 14.5% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak - Francois Ferre, Siruge, Damy Alliers, Troncais - Medium Toast |
| Vinification: | Small
lot, destemming, with 30% whole berry. Cold soaking for 36-48 hours.
Pressed at dryness with fractions kept separate. Pumped into barrels
after 48 hours of settling. Barrel to barrel racking twice through
aging. Bottled without filtration. Blended with minimal handling. |
| Winemaker's Comments: | Deep
scents of violets, aromatic herbs, bittersweet chocolate and espresso
bean end in a delicious spicy black pepper edge. A lush core of deep
blueberry is dramatically layered with rich, blackberry notes ending in
a long creamy silk finish. Youthful, concentrated and delicious upon
release, the heady richness and powerful structure of the 2001
Signature Shiraz invites cellaring over the next decade. 750 cases
produced. |
Press |
Download/Print
[ 88.5 KB ]
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