08 Colibri Syrah
A cold snap in the spring of 2008 stunted and damaged the Syrah at Colibri Vineyards for the 2008 vintage. While owner Bob Johnson wasn’t happy with his Syrah yields that year, we were very happy with the nice, developed fruit that resulted from his misfortune. This small bottling, a 50/50 blend of clones 174 & 99, showcases Arizona Syrah at its best. It’s not the big, fleshy Syrah you might expect from a “desert” state. The 5200 elevation of this vineyard tempers the grapes, giving the wines more structure and subtlety while still allowing for compeling, concentrated fruit characters.
| Wine Name: | Colibri Syrah |
| Vintage: | 2008 |
| Release Date: | September |
| Bottle Size: | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced: | 100 |
| Varietals: | 100% Syrah |
| Vineyards: | Colibri Vineyards (AZ) |
| Age of Vines: | 9 years |
| Soils: | Decomposed granite mixed with valley-fill alluvium. 5200′ |
| Primary Fermentation: | 3/4 ton, open top fermenters, hand-punched thrice daily |
| Aging Regime: | 11 months in 100% 4-year-old French Oak |
| Alcohol Content: | 14.0% |
| pH: | 3.52 |
| TA: | 0.66g/100ml |
| Evolution: | Drink now or hold for 3+ years |
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| Other Notes: | This wine is unfined and unfiltered and could throw some sediment over time |
| Our wines are available for sale in our Tasting Room and we can currently ship to AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, LA, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TX, VT, WA, WI & WY. | ||||||
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