346 Cases Produced

General Statement: Made from 100% estate grown fruit, this wine is a perfected blend of 70% Syrah, 29% Mourvedre, and 1% Viognier.

Source of the Fruit: 100% Madison Cellars Vineyards estate grown

Vineyard Notes:

• Rootstock: Own-rooted Estrella Clone 7
• Location/Soil: Mostly sandy loam, with area of shale mixed in
• Harvest Dates: September 12th, October 15th , 16th, and 17th, 2004

Winemaking Notes:

• Fermentation: Primary fermentation in open top fermenters with punch downs 3-4 times daily. Secondary fermentation in barrel.
• Alcohol: 13.83%
• Total Acidity: .64
• PH: 3.71
• Residual Sugar: 0.01%

Barrel Aging: 21 months in Hungarian and American oak of which 31% were new.

Date Bottled: July 25, 2006

Date Released: May 2007

Tasting Notes Our first Rhone blend, this wine blends fruit, spice, and subtle oak to create a wine with finesse! The cocoa that is so characteristic of the vineyard’s terroir exhibits a subtler presence. The fruit is balanced with notes of black cherry and cassis. Interestingly enough, the nose is of cardamom, vanilla and white pepper. The front pallet begins with the hint of cocoa and moves to licorice, and new saddle leather with robust plum flavors on the mid palate. Plenty of earth, fig and toffee follow through to the finish.

Aging Properties: This Rhone Blend is rich and deep and will only get better over the coming 6-9 years.

Food Pairing: Very versatile but we recommend paring with lamb with rosemary and spice, or roast duck with a plum glaze.