2009 Syrah
Estate - Syrah
Opulent and bold, the inaugural vintage of Larner Syrah continues to develop beautifully in the bottle. Drink now through 2024.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2009
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Ballard Canyon AVA
Vineyard Designation
Larner Vineyard
Harvest Date
Oct. 2 – Oct. 26, 2009
Acid
6.18 g/l titrateable acidity
pH
3.62
Aging
24 Months, 30% new French oak
Alcohol %
15.2
Robert Parker
92
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Black fruit, cedar, licorice, smoked meat and leather with silky tannins.
Production Notes
Five different clonal lots were fermented individually. All macerated for a total of 14 days, fermented with BM 45 yeast, and pumped over 2x per day plus punched down 3X per day. Peak Temp averaged 86˚F. The wine was assembled after 18 months of barrel ageing in 30% New French oak, aged another 6 months as the blend in the same oak, and finally aged a minimum 6 months in bottle before release.
Food Pairing Notes
Pairs well with peppercorn steak or any grilled red meats.
Production
285 Cases
Other Notes
100% Syrah (Clones 3, 383, 877, and Estrella)