412 Cases Produced

General Statement: Made from 100% estate grown fruit, this wine is made of 98% Syrah and just 2% 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 11th, October 15th and 16th, 2004

Winemaking Notes:

• Fermentation: Primary fermentation in open top fermenters with punch downs 3-4 times daily. Secondary fermentation in barrel.
• Alcohol: 14.0%
• Total Acidity: .63
• PH: 3.75
• Residual Sugar: < 0.01%

Barrel Aging: 21 months in Hungarian and American oak of which 32% were new.

Date Bottled: July 25, 2006

Date Released: April 2007

Tasting Notes The nose exudes a subtle butterscotch and strong cardamom spice scents. The pallet begins with cherry and plum, with integrated new saddle leather in the background. Interestingly enough, the wine continues with nutmeg and fig and finishes with toffee and lingering fig and white pepper.

Aging Properties: This balanced Syrah is rich and deep and will only get better over the years aging at least 5-7 years.

Food Pairing: A well balanced wine; it will go well with roast pork or even spicier sausage and peppers.