{"product_id":"force-majeure-estate-syrah-2016","title":"Force Majeure Estate Syrah 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e        \u003cspan\u003eForce Majeure estate Syrah\u003cspan\u003e is made from 100 percent Syrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Force Majeure estate Syrah is cultivated in a combination of the 8 soil types that exist in the vineyard, with most of it being planted in very steep, very rocky locations, but some also planted in deeper, loamier soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate Syrah typically exhibits a broad spectrum of black, blue and red fruits, dried herbs and jasmine, fennel, smoked meats and crushed rock along with very fine tannins, great length, balance and complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    AppellationRed Mountain  Varietal(s)  100% Syrah \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Soil type Very steep, rocky locations, but some also planted in deeper, loamier soils \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Vinification 22% whole cluster, remainder destemmed.  Fermented in concrete, open top and closed top stainless.  ~25% new French oak for 18 months, mostly larger format (300L to 500L)  Native yeast, cold soak up front  Macerations up to 30 days; pumpovers and punch-downs  100% free run.  The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Production 500 (9-liter cases)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cspan\u003e\"The 2016 Syrah Estate checks in as 100% Syrah that saw a small amount of stems. It spent 18 months in 25% new French oak. Deeply colored, it displays a thrilling bouquet of smoked black fruits, violets, smoked meats, charcoal, and graphite. Deep, rich, incredibly fleshy and flamboyant, with perfect balance, it's a serious, world-class Syrah that will keep for 10-15 years.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck (April 2019), 97 pts\u003c\/span\u003e    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Force Majeure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949001994287,"sku":"W0EE509000SYL","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/force_majeure_syrah_hq_bottle.jpg?v=1771487112","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/force-majeure-estate-syrah-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}