2005 TWILIGHT RIDGE SYRAH

SUISUN VALLEY

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

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, reflecting a rare combination of quality and value.

VINEYARDS: The grapes were from two separate blocks, with two different clones, though both are in bench land near Suisun Creek.  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:
These grapes were the last picked in the 2005 harvest, in mid-October. The longer hang time and moderate yields contributed to the wine's complexity and structure.

COMPOSITION:
Syrah 89%, Zinfandel 10%, Peite Sirah 1%, all from Suisun Valley