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Item Number: 7416
UPC: 0769434121209
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: Central Coast
Appellation/AVA: Central Coast
Vintage: 2012
Grape(s): 100% Syrah
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Screwcap
Alc by Vol(%): 13
Total Acidity: 6.3
pH: 3.7
Case Production: 2,126
Vineyard Sources: 48% Alamo Creek, 18% Bien Nacido, 18% Spanish Springs, 16% Ventana
About the Syrah Grape: Syrah is deeply and elementally feminine. It is perfumed elegance; enchanting and captivating rather than overpowering. One is disarmed by its freshness, its strangeness. Like Borges’s Zahir, Syrah makes an indelible impression. One will wander the world till the end of one’s days, its sublime, haunting fragrance gradually displacing all thoughts and memories, including the knowledge of one’s own name.
Randall Grahm 'Le Pousseur' Syrah Tasting Notes: "We’ve been in a nice aromatic groove of late with Le Pousseur, largely in virtue of the string of very cool vintages, and sourcing our fruit exclusively from cool climate sites. The ’12 Pousseur (who is to say why) is still in a Marlon Brando-like bit of a sullen funk, but there is no question that underneath that brooding exterior, there beats the heart of a Wild One. The Alamo Creek component (possibly in virtue of its extremely gravelly soil) seems to add a strong mineral/earthy/bloody note, not utterly reminiscent of Cornas. With more air, you begin to gradually discern the characteristic anise character that typifies Syrah. On the palate, the wine has a refreshing acidity, tannins well-resolved and is remarkably savory with an exceptionally long finish. This wine is still amazingly young and will benefit from several years of aging (if you can wait). If you can’t wait, decanting is well advised."
Winemaking Notes: Dedicated to producing wines in a more unaffected, hands-off style, Bonny Doon Vineyard created the 2012 'Le Pousseur' from Syrah sourced from four exceptional cool climate Central Coast growers in the Santa Maria area, known for exceptional quality and close care of their vineyards. The grapes from each vineyard were hand harvested, sorted, and fermented individually. The result is an elegant blend of concentrated black fruits, spice, and earth. For optimal enjoyment, we suggest a gentle decanting, allowing the wine to breathe.
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