2002 Quixote Petite Syrah
Region: Napa Valley
Vineyard: Stags' Leap Ranch
Age of Vines: 8 Years
Geographic Location: Stags' Leap Ranch
Exposure: South by southeast
Soil: Shallow loam over clay hardpan
Subterranean: Ancient terraces
Production: 540 cases
Tasting Notes:
A rich, complex wine, our 2002 Quixote Petite Syrah is drinking very well now and will evolve beautifully over the next decade. Smoky aromas mingle with an intense plum-prune character and the dark fruit essence of blackberry and currant. We’ve noted some interesting floral components and a big mouth feel with bittersweet chocolate (Scharffen Berger) and layers of dark, sweet ripe fruit flavor. This luscious “petite” has well integrated spicy oak and a long finish with silky tannins and good acid structure.
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