2007 Rock Star Rouge, California

PRODUCTION NOTES
A blend of three varietals, this main grape is Syrah from the Napa Valley.  In addition to the Syrah a small amount of Terperanillo and Cinsault are combined for layers of complexity.  All the grapes were hand-harvested and crushed to small fermentors, with 15-20% of fruit left as whole-clusters.  During the extraction, caps were punched down 2 times daily and pressed after a warm fermentation.  Aged in Demptos American oak barrels, the three wines were blended in March of 2009, lightly filtered and bottled in April 2009.

WINEMAKER COMMENTS
The Rock Star Rouge is a blend of 45% Syrah, 21% Cinsault, and 34% Temperanillo. This extraordinary blend of stellar wines has been crafted to showcase the beautiful concert created by these particular varietals, each with unique origins in the Rhône and Provence regions of France, and Northern Spain, respectively. The finished wine is a perfect symphony of dark berry fruit, violets and anise, with a hint of peppery spice.

Appellation
California
Composition
45% Syrah
34% Temperanillo
21% Cinsault
Alcohol- 14.6%
pH- 3.83
TA- 0.58g/100ml
Barrels
70% American Oak
30% French Oak
Cases Produced
1,120 Cases
Release Date
June 13, 2009