2020 Rouleur Syrah
The new name for our Syrah is Rouleur! It is a complex berry BOMB of aromas and flavors! Very beautiful!
-"A Rouleur is a professional cyclist who is good at everything on the road."
Dark Red hue. Out of the glass aromas of huckleberry, dark red raspberry, marionberry, and blueberry EXPLODE! Underneath the berry bomb are notes of dried lavender, pie crust, toasted vanilla bean, French oak perfume. The mouthfeel is balanced, fresh with flavors that mirror the aromas. The Rouleur is delicious and beautiful.
The Rouleur is from the 1999 plantings of Syrah at Olsen Ranch. The grapes were hand-harvested on September 11. We destemmed 70% of the grapes and the remaining 30% was added to the fermentation tank whole cluster. The Syrah was fermented with yeast specific for the varietal. The Syrah must was pumped over twice daily until fermentation was complete. The grapes were gently press and wine was barreled down to six 300 liter French Oak barrels, 33% new for 17 months. The Syrah was not racked and was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
INGREDIENTS & ADDITIONS: Syrah grapes, yeast, yeast nutrients, tartaric acid, oak, and SO2.
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Syrah |
| Appellation | Yakima Valley |
| Vineyard | Olsen |
| Acid | 4.7 g/L |
| PH | 3.91 |
| Residual Sugar | 0.09 g/l |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/05/2022 |
| Cases Produced | 200 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
Olsen Ranch Vineyard block 14 and 20.
