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2016 UNBroken Press Syrah Reserve

Varieties
Syrah
Vintage
2016
Country
Canada
Region
VQA St. David's Bench
Alcohol
13.5%
Bottle size
750 mL
Description

The brawnier, bolder brother of our Broken Press Syrah, this full-bodied wine has a nose of black currant, raspberry, grilled meats, kirsch, pepper and a lifted floral note. Rich and weighty on the palate, with wild and integrated fruit, bramble and rousing spices to go with the firm tannin and delicate acidity.

Mouth

UMAMI... you know that mysterious fifth flavour? Well it’s not so mysterious here! With just
one swirl of the glass, your mouth begins to salivate with anticipation of the savoury Syrah flavours to come. A combination of sweet teriyaki, salty soya and brooding all spice, this cool-climate Syrah is decidedly complex. Dark berry fruit lingers and sets the tone for the follow through of flavours on the palate.

Winemaking Notes

If you aren’t familiar with our Broken Press Syrah, we think you should try a bottle. But wait a minute – this bottle is UNBroken Press – huh? Well, we didn’t “unbreak” anything:
the bad pun refers to the fact that, while Broken Press features a bit of co-fermented Viognier for complexity, the UNBroken is 100% Syrah, pure and proud from our Queenston Road Vineyard. What’s the diff? Without gentle, sweet Viognier to soothe its fevered brow, Syrah’s inherent brooding power rages unchecked, untamed and yes UNBroken. Take a ride on this bucking’ bronco and catch the spirit.

Growing Conditions

100% Syrah sourced from the west block of our Queenston Road vineyard. 20 months in oak. 6 barrels were chosen for the final blend: 2 Hungarian, the other 4 French, one of which was new wood. Bottled August 10 2017.

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