2007 Tulip Syrah

2007 Syrah

by Barnard Griffin

This wine is available for purchase in our Wine Shop

An adult signature is required by law for all deliveries. No purchase of Barnard Griffin wine may be made by anyone under 21 years of age.

Vintage Notes

Brimming with blackberry, black cherry and plum fruit, this Syrah is very exciting to drink! Solid acidity, chewy tannins and well integrated oak accents add depth and complexity. As with so many of our Reserve and Tulip Syrahs, this 2007 is bound to be an award winner. Try barbequed ribs with this.

DOUBLE GOLD-San Francisco Wine Competition-2009

More Information

For additional information, view this wine in the trade section, or purchase it through our wineshop

Wine Making

Pumpovers two times daily; peak fermentation temperature of 85 degrees; aged in old and new European oak barrels

Vineyards

90.3% Desert Aire Vineyard (Wahluke Slope), 9.7% Gunkel Vineyard (Columbia Valley, Eastern Columbia River Gorge)

Vintage

The 2007 growing season was typical of recent vintages. A warm early spring was followed by an average temperately warm summer. The virtues of the dry, warm summer climate of the Columbia Valley coupled with mild September temperatures made for good acid retention and complete flavor development in both early and late season varieties. The autumn was long and mildly warm without danger of premature freeze damage and ended on schedule with very ripe flavorful grapes.

2009 Reserve

Rose of Sangiovese

A dry Sangiovese Rose tour de force! Boasts a range of complex flavors built around racy strawberry and tart orange with hints of melon rind and peach. Impresses because of its perfect balance between rich, concentrated flavors and mouthwatering acidity. Very food friendly, but also well suited for hot summer day sipping by the pool or on the deck. In the last five years, our Roses have garnered four best of class, one best of show and several gold awards at top wine competitions in the United States and Canada. Taste for yourself why each new vintage of Barnard Griffin Rose is awaited with such anticipation!

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2007 Reserve

Petit Verdot

Offers embracing aromas of vanilla, mocha and clove with menthol and leather accents. The dense, well-concentrated character boasts an exotic core of high-toned pomegranate, candied orange peel and subtle sassafras flavors. Be creative in your food pairings with this impressive, young red. Spicy Greek cuisine anyone?