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David Ramey is the Consulting Winemaker!

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(2006 vintage notes)

TASTING NOTES:
Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache and Petite Sirah are artfully blended to create a symphonic eruption of aromas and flavors in the glass. Ripe plums dominate the nose along with smoky tar, cedar, cigar box and toffee nuances. The big fruit offering on the palate of juicy flavors are reminiscent of blueberry, plums and hints of black pepper. Full of depth and concentration the wine finishes with medium tannins and a lingering finish.

VINEYARD NOTES:
Volcano Ridge vineyard is located at the steep slopes of an extinct cinder cone at 2,200 feet above sea level. The pure volcanic soils, or "tephra", are extremely well-drained and are ideal for vine stress and restricting crop yields. Our inaugural Southern Rhone-styled blend represents four first crop vineyards combined to produce a rustic yet elegant wine typical of that region. Each vineyard block was picked at the peak of ripeness and handled separately throughout the fermentation and subsequent barrel aging process.

OTHER NOTES:
Composition/Blend: Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Petite Sirah

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