StoneCap Syrah 2021
Overview
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This Syrah opens with vibrant floral and smoky notes with hints of butterscotch and caramel. A soft, full-bodied mouthfeel highlighted by bright flavors of raspberry, red plum, and hints of juicy citrus is supported by polished tannins. Elements of dark cherry and mocha carry this wine through a pleasant finish. |
Wine Facts
VITICULTURE: The 2021 vintage had a pleasant warm, dry spring that led into very hot summer months and ended with a warm fall. Bud break began early in April with warm, dry conditions. An early frost nipped the emerging Chardonnay buds, but other varieties were unaffected. May and June continued to be warm and dry with increasing heat that peaked during the historic heat dome, which saw 5 days of temperatures over 110 F. Even though conditions moderated slightly, temperatures persisted near or above 100 F from late-June through mid-July. Despite maximum irrigation during this time, a significant portion of the grape crop was lost due to extreme heat (but the vines were otherwise undamaged). For the remainder of the growing season, the vines concentrated flavor, color, and structure into the remaining crop. By mid-August the heat moderated, and warm, dry conditions persisted for September and October which created almost perfect harvest conditions: allowing grapes to complete ripening at a more gradual, even pace.
STORY: StoneCap is made with estate-grown grapes from the expansive, renowned Goose Ridge Vineyard in Washington State’s Columbia Valley. This valley and its surrounding rivers were formed during the Ice Age. The soil in this region is frequently wind-blown, leaving a “stonecap” at the top of the hills.
M.L. Monson brought his family to the Yakima Valley in the early 1900s. He came with a love for the land and the dream of building a family farming business that would continue for generations.
Initially, the focus was on orchards and cattle. In the 1990s, M.L.’s son Arvid began building in a new direction, establishing vineyards in the arid hills and valleys around Richland. This led to the founding of Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery in 1998. Through years of remarkable growth and change, the family has remained true to the vision held by M.L. and Arvid Monson, and today Goose Ridge is led by Arvid’s three children, Bill, Molly and Valerie
Producer: Goose Ridge
Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Country: United States
Wine Composition: 100% Syrah
Alcohol: 13.6%
Total Acidity: 5.8
pH: 3.73
Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Country: United States
Wine Composition: 100% Syrah
Alcohol: 13.6%
Total Acidity: 5.8
pH: 3.73
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