Syrah Port

2008 Syrah Port

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

Bright, tropical fruit aromas softened by shadings of earth and herb. Effusive, vibrant, ripe cherry and plum fruit is brought in focus by an attractive, warming spirit glow. One of our Barnard Griffin Port fans thinks this is our best effort yet; try this and see if you agree!

More Information

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

Wine Making

Pumpovers 2-3 times daily; unaged grape brandy added and pressed at 10.5% sugar; peak fermentation temperature 85 degrees

Vineyards

Desert Aire Vineyard (Columbia Valley),

Gunkel Vineyard (Columbia Valley, Eastern Columbia River Gorge)

Vintage

2008 was a growing season with substantial differences from the previous sequence of vintages. The total heat units were nearly on the average but the timing was quite delayed. A cool late spring was followed by a generally moderate, temperate summer. Harvest commenced almost two weeks later than in recent vintages and almost all varieties retained considerable natural acidity and developed generous varietal character. Autumn in our contract vineyards was warm and long and allowed for maturity in late season varieties without excesses of sugar and alcohol in the wines.

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?