Hess Select Syrah 2004

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    Hess Select Syrah 2004 Front Label
    Hess Select Syrah 2004 Front Label

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    Vintage
    2004

    Size
    750ML

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    90% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah

    The aroma is reminiscent of berry pie with tones of vanilla, anise and caramel. A pepper note adds to the fruit character. The berry flavors continue on the palate. This full bodied wine with its smooth and velvety tannin profile exhibits the lush varietal character of California Syrah.

    Food Pairings: The ideal companion to anything slow cooked and rich. Pair with osso buco, pot roast or roasted lamb. Syrah is amazing with duck, Spanish chorizo and pretty much anything barbecued, especially a hamburger or chicken with a sweet and tangy tomato based sauce. Vegetarians can enjoy this wine with a mushroom risotto, Portobello ratatouille or chard sautéed with garlic onions and tomatoes.

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    For over 40 years, The Hess Collection has been producing complex, elegant wines sourced from estate vineyards high on Mount Veeder and in the far reaches of the Napa Valley. It is from these rugged landscapes that The Hess Collection winemaking team crafts exceptional luxury wines. 

    A pioneer by nature, Donald Hess was determined to defy convention and pursue winemaking at elevation. In 1978, he established The Hess Collection Winery on the site of one of the region’s oldest wineries on Mount Veeder. Although few in Napa Valley were cultivating vines at elevation, Donald Hess believed the volcanic slopes of Mount Veeder provided the ideal combination of soils and microclimates to yield elegant wines with rich, complex flavors.

    Today, the next generation of The Hess family continues Donald’s legacy at the winery's home on Mount Veeder.

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    California is a winemaking colossus; by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world. Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. In addition, a number of California red wines are heralded as being among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world.

    While the state’s incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season. This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity.

    The state’s most famous red wine region, of course, is Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king. But California boasts a wealth of other impressive appellations. The much larger and climatically varied Sonoma County also produces world class California Cabernet, along with wonderful examples of California Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.

    Fine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVA’s such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Rita Hills. Wineries in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are making wonderful Syrahs, and the Sierra Foothill appellations are proving to be an experimental hotbed, with Italian and Spanish varietals employed to great effect.

    This of course is a mere sketch. The subject of California red wine is as deep and broad as an ocean, and absolutely a joy to explore!

    CGM587195_2004 Item# 89687

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