Io Upper Bench Syrah 2006

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    Io Upper Bench Syrah 2006 Front Label
    Io Upper Bench Syrah 2006 Front Label

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    Varietal

    Region

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    Vintage
    2006

    Size
    750ML

    ABV
    14.8%

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    Winemaker Notes

    The 2006 Upper Bench Syrah has aroma profiles of dark plum, black pepper, white pepper, and hints of brown spice. The wine displays a very full mouth with a rich tannin profile of chalky tannins and flavors of dark cherry, dark plum, black pepper, a hint of leatheriness, and a long, smoky toast finish.

    The Upper Bench Vineyard (Nielson and Tepusquet) is located in eastern Santa Maria Valley at the foothills of the San Rafael Mountains. Coastal influences from the nearby Pacific Ocean keep temperatures moderately cool, help lengthen the growing season, and promote slow, even ripening of the grapes. Climatic conditions are considered a warm Region I to a cool Region II on the U.C. Davis scale. Clones in the vineyard include the Durrell selection, known for complexity and richness, and Clone 01 of the Australian series, recognized for its forward fruit character.

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    Inspired by the winemaking heritage of the Southern Rhône Valley, Io is unique to Santa Barbara County. Its style is reminiscent of the dark fruit characteristics found in the great red wines of the Northern Rhône Valley, but its harmonious marriage of several varieties-namely Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre-reflects the tradition of artful blending of the Southern Rhône.

    Fruit for Io is sourced from two outstanding Santa Barbara County vineyards-the Byron Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley and the Stolpman Vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley. The temperate, marine-influenced climate and lean soils of both appellations are vitally important to the development of fully ripe, world-class quality fruit. Santa Barbara County enjoys an exceptionally long growing season due in part to its southern latitude that prompts an early budbreak. Cool temperatures further extend the maturation cycle and result in a long hang time for the grapes-critical to achieving wines of great character and concentration.

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    Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”

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    The largest and perhaps most varied of California’s wine-growing regions, the Central Coast produces a good majority of the state's wine. This vast California wine district stretches from San Francisco all the way to Santa Barbara along the coast, and reaches inland nearly all the way to the Central Valley.

    Encompassing an extremely diverse array of climates, soil types and wine styles, it contains many smaller sub-AVAs, including San Francisco Bay, Monterey, the Santa Cruz Mountains, Paso Robles, Edna Valley, Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Valley.

    While the Central Coast California wine region could probably support almost any major grape varietiy, it is famous for a few Central Coast reds and whites. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel are among the major ones. The Central Coast is home to many of the state's small, artisanal wineries crafting unique, high-quality wines, as well as larger producers also making exceptional wines.

    RGL48006351SX_2006 Item# 104626

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