{"product_id":"force-majeure-estate-syrah-2018","title":"Force Majeure Estate Syrah 2018","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\u003eThe 2018 Syrah Estate includes a splash of Viognier and was fermented with 15% stems and brought up in a mix of new and used barrels. A huge nose of blueberries, black raspberries, spring flowers, smoked game, and ground pepper notes give way to a full-bodied, multi-dimensional, gorgeous barrel sample that has no hard edges, incredible balance, and a finish that won’t quit. While the Viognier gives some cushion to the classic Red Mountain structure of this wine, it’s still going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age. My money is on this being one of the top wines of the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Jeb Dunnuck 97-100 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Force Majeure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949044789295,"sku":"W0EE509008SYL","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/force_majeure_syrah_hq_bottle_8bacad0d-fa5a-4b61-8c18-b3306b4d148e.jpg?v=1771488384","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/force-majeure-estate-syrah-2018","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}