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2004 Epiphany – Red Rhone Blend
Gypsy
Retail: $25.00 Wine Club $21.25
04 Gypsy Special Case Price $168
(No other discounts apply on special case price)
Tasting Notes:
In the past, Gypsy was comprised of 100% Grenache. But with such an eclectic name, we decided the wine needed to be something a bit unique as well. So, this years Gypsy is a blend of 40% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre and 20% Syrah. After aging for 26 months in 30% New French & American Oak, we bottled the wine and came up with the wine you are now enjoying! The combination of these three grapes brings out a very balanced wine. Mourvedre tends to be an intense wine heavy on tannins, but the fruit and richness of the Grenache tends to soften the grape while the spice and body of the Syrah gives it structure.
On the nose of the Gypsy, there are hints of black cherry, allspice, vanilla and hints of leather followed by a silky smooth texture on the palate with a light vanilla finish. This wine will pair nicely with pizza, pasta, grilled or roasted meats like Dad’s pork chops on the grill and root vegetables. Enjoy Gypsy while you can because, as the name suggests, it won’t be around for long!
Appellation Santa Ynez Valley
Composition 40% Mourvedre, 40% Grenache & 20% Syrah
Vineyard source 60% Camp Four Vineyard & 40% Rodney’s Vineyard
Barrel aging 26 months
Oak profile 30% new French & American Oak Barrels
Brix 24.2-27.4Ëš
Alcohol 14.9% alcohol by volume
R..S. 0.06%
Harvest Date October 19th-22th, 2004
Release date May 1st, 2007
Cases made 608 cases
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