2017 Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah

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Introducing the 2017 Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah, a premium wine that has garnered critical acclaim with a score of 92/100 from a reputable critic review. This exceptional vintage is best savored from 2021 to 2027, allowing its full potential to unfold. The wine boasts a rich and intense profile that is sure to delight the senses. Its complex aromas and flavors of dark fruits, blackberries, blueberries, and a hint of pepper are a testament to the quality of the grapes used in its production. The well-integrated tannins provide a smooth and balanced mouthfeel, while the long finish leaves a lasting impression. Crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail, the 2017 Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah is a testament to the winery’s commitment to excellence.

*2017 Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah is a product by Alta Colina Vineyard and Winery.

**Not sold to anyone under USA legal drinking age of 21 or to intoxicated adults. We reserve the right to check the ID and verify the age at the time of the delivery. Please, refer to our Terms and Conditions and FAQ’s.

About 2017 Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah:

2017 Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah received a score of 92/100 from one critic review. Best enjoyed from 2021 to 2027.

Tasting Notes:

The wine has a rich and intense profile, with aromas and flavors of dark fruits, blackberries, blueberries, and a hint of pepper. It has well-integrated tannins and a long finish.

Growing Notes:

The Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah 2017 is a red wine from the Paso Robles Adelaida District in California, USA. It is made from 100% Syrah grapes grown on the Old 900 block of the Alta Colina estate vineyard, which is the highest elevation block at 1,900 feet.

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Winemaking Notes:

Made from 100% Syrah grapes grown on the Old 900 block of the Alta Colina estate vineyard

About The Winery:

Alta Colina Vineyard and Winery singular purpose is to grow superior Rhône-style wines and share them through unique, Vineyard-centric experiences. Founded in 2003, Alta Colina grows Rhônes in the heart of Paso Robles’ westside.

Owner/winemaker, Bob Tillman, fell in love with this Adelaida District property because of its high elevation and unlimited potential for quality. A true family winery, Bob and Lynn Tillman, along with daughter Maggie, are forging a legacy of quality and sustainability.

Best known for bold and balanced Syrahs, Rhone blends, and gorgeous Rhône whites, Alta Colina vineyard is the perfect site to grow the kinds of wines we love to drink! Their focus is on farming at the highest quality and translating the beauty of Alta Colina Vineyard into every bottle.

No handmade wine would be what it is without the influences of the local soils and climate–Alta Colina’s terroir is magic! The vines sit almost 1,800 feet above sea level in steep, exposed soils of fractured shale. Alta Colina’s high altitude ensures enough sun exposure to mature even our latest-ripening variety (Mourvedre!) while its proximity to the Pacific brings cool ocean air, which helps retain acid and maintain balance.

In the Vineyard, the vineyard tries to encourage even growth and ripeness throughout the growing season because balanced vines lead to balanced wines! To encourage happy dirt, we farm all 31 acres as close to organically as possible and, beyond basic maintenance, minimal intervention is at the core of our approach.

Like their approach in the Vineyard, Alta Colina Team aims to bottle wines with as little intervention as possible.

Every cluster is hand-picked pre-dawn and brought down the mountain to our Winery. Upon harvest, they press the white grapes whole cluster and the juice gets cold settled overnight. All of their whites are fermented dry and spend anywhere from 4 months in stainless steel to 16 months in primarily neutral oak.

When red grapes arrive to the winery they cluster-sort, destem, berry-sort, and move the fruit into open-top fermenters for cold soak and fermentation.

Fermentations take off with native yeast and last between 10 and 25 days. Molly and their team taste every lot daily to determine the frequency of punch down and pumpovers. Upon completion of the primary fermentation, the team presses and barrels down individual lots to complete malolactic fermentation in barrel. After 22 months in a combination of barriques and puncheons plus about a year in bottle.

Varietals

Syrah

Vintage

2017

ABV

14.9%

Region

Paso Robles

Food Pairing

Beef, Duck, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Grilled Vegetables, Lamb, Poultry, Wild Game

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2017 Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah

*2017 Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah is a product by Alta Colina Vineyard and Winery.

**Not sold to anyone under USA legal drinking age of 21 or to intoxicated adults. We reserve the right to check the ID and verify the age at the time of the delivery. Please, refer to our Terms and Conditions and FAQ’s.

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2017 Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah

*2017 Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah is a product by Alta Colina Vineyard and Winery.

**Not sold to anyone under USA legal drinking age of 21 or to intoxicated adults. We reserve the right to check the ID and verify the age at the time of the delivery. Please, refer to our Terms and Conditions and FAQ’s.

About 2017 Alta Colina Old 900 Syrah:

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About The Winery:

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