2003 TWILIGHT RIDGE SYRAH

SUISUN VALLEY

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This wine was a joint venture between winery (Sunset Cellars) and vineyard (Ledgewood Vineyards), which grew both the Syrah and Zinfandel used in this wine. The product thus reflects close collaboration all the way from field to bottle.

WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Aromas of violets and spice lead to rich blackberry and dark cherry fruit with hints of chocolate and pepper.  This is a supple and aromatic wine balancing soft tannins, ripe fruit, and moderate alcohol.

APPELLATION:
Suisun Valley (Solano County) is not a well-known appellation -- yet -- but the favorable climate and soils have generated a great deal of vineyard development in recent years.

VINEYARDS: The Syrah is from a young vineyard that straddles an old streambed. Very rocky on one side, the site rises slightly into marginally deeper soil above the old watercourse.  Cool marine air in the evenings moderates the warm daytime temperatures, allowing long hang times for the grapes and surprising complexity for such young vines.

VINTAGE:
The Syrah harvest was later than in previous years, in mid-October. The longer hang time and moderate yields contributed to the wine's complexity and structure.

COMPOSITION:
Syrah 82%, Zinfandel 17.3%, Peite Sirah 0.5%, Pinot Gris 0.2%