Syrah Winery

Question 1

Syrah Disease Sensitivity/Skins

Answer 1

Thick Skins (deep color and med + tannins)

Question 2

Syrah Unique Skin Aromas

Answer 2

Rotundone (Black Pepper)
May be cold soaked to extract more color
May be destemmed or fermented whole bunch to promote more intense aromatics

Question 3

Syrah Aromatic Variety?

Answer 3

Medium to pronounced aroma intensity
Warm fermentation temperatures will extract more flavor, color and tannin

Question 4

Syrah Reductive or Oxidative in winery?

Answer 4

Reductive
Fermented and/or aged in oak to provide gentle oxidation and to avoid reductive aromas/flavors (this adds to cost)

Question 5

Syrah Skins/Pigmentation

Answer 5

Thick Skins
Longer maceration for higher quality
May be cold soaked for more color
May be destemmed or whole bunch fermented

Question 6

Syrah Tannin Levels

Answer 6

Medium to high
Can add structure, fruit, and color to Southern Rhone Blends
Can produce ageworthy wines

Question 7

Syrah affinity for oak

Answer 7

Yes
Small or Large oak for maturation to provide gentle oxidation (adds to cost)