Gold Medal Syrah

Last updated: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Contact info: Alegria Vineyards

High scores & gold medals awarded to Alegria Vineyard-designated Syrahs from Acorn, Lost Canyon, Stark, Wellington. Spicy blackberry aromas & flavors. 19 year old vines. 3.5 tons/acre. Alluvial clay loam soils; hillside & bench. Samples available.

Vineyard Name: 
Alegria Vineyards
Vineyard Address: 
Old Redwood Hwy.
City: 
Healdsburg
State: 
CA
Zip: 
95448
WineMap Block Name: 
2 & 3
Variety: 
Syrah
Year Planted: 
1991
Tons: 
5
AVA: 
Russian River Valley
Topography: 
Benchland
Soil Type: 
Alluvial gravelly clay loam [Positas & Haire series]
Clone: 
McDowell Valley old clone, certified Shiraz, Chapoutier [aka Estrella], Durrell, 877
Rootstock: 
mostly 5C
Willing to sell to home winemakers: 
yes
Sample Available: 
yes