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2006 Epiphany – Santa Barbara County
 Syrah-Cabernet
Retail: $30.00 Wine Club $25.50
Tasting Notes:
While Santa Barbara is not as well known for Cabernet Sauvignon as other grape varietals, Camp Four is proving that this grape can be grown with success in our region. In this case, especially when blended with super quality Syrah! The final blend for this wine is 60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cab was fermented in very small 1 ½ ton open-top bins and punched down with great frequency (4 times a day) to deliver dark color and fine tannins. The Syrah was handled in a similar manner but in a single 5-ton fermentation vessel.
As with most of our red wines, all of this was basket pressed after fermentation. Using the basket press allows us to implement a very gentle press which produces “free run” juice and gives the wine dense, pure fruit flavors.
This wine was aged in 100% French oak barrels, about 35% new, for 20 months before being racked and bottled. A big, but balanced wine, you will find dark fruits – cassis, blueberry and currant – on the nose and palate along with an interesting tobacco note from the Cab. Finishing with notes of toast, spice and vanilla, this wine is sure to deliver especially when paired with grilled meats or a prime rib. Enjoy!
Appellation Santa Ynez Valley
Composition 60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard source 100% Camp Four Vineyard
Barrel aging 20 months
Oak profile 100% French Oak Barrels (35% new)
Alcohol 15.9% alcohol by volume
Release date October 1st, 2008
Cases made 162 cases
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