Muscardini
2015 Syrah
, Unti Vineyards
Dry Creek Valley
90 Points, Gold Medal- American Fine Wine Competition
Big time aromas of blackberries, boysenberry, black plum, red current, raspberry jam, white pepper, black tea and anise. Flavors include more blackberry, peppercorn and a variety of Asian spices. For the big and spicy wine lover.
Serve with hearty pasta dishes, roasted pork, grilled salmon, Tandoori chicken, Ossobucco, grilled steaks and charcuterie.
VINEYARD
Unti Vineyards is located in the heart of the Dry Creek Valley. The Unti family practices organic,sustainable, and biodynamic farming for all of their vineyards on their 60-acre property.
VINTAGE
The 2015 vintage is made with fruit from the Creek side block at Unti Vineyards. In 2015, the long warm days allowed the fruit to ripen, while coastal cooling in the evening enabled the grapes to mature slowly and retain their acid and balance, making a vibrant fruit forward Syrah.
Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Vineyard: Unti Vineyards
Blend: 100% Syrah
Harvested: September 10, 2015
Bottled: March 7, 2019
Winemaker: Michael Muscardini
Alcohol: 14.9%
Cases Produced: 395
Tasting Notes
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Muscardini Cellars graces Sonoma Valley’s (Valley of the Moon) Monte Terra with its estate grape vines, family home and barrel room. You are welcome to visit us in their Kenwood tasting room.
History of Muscardini Cellars
1892, when Michael Muscardini's grandfather, Emilio Alchera, was born in the village of Calliano, just outside of the city of Asti in the Piemonte region. Emilio came to America in 1909 via Ellis Island in New York. After heading to the West Coast by train to meet his two brothers, Antonio and Louis, he settled in San Francisco. Emilio began his living in California by helping to dig the Caldecott Tunnel, which connects the East Bay to Contra Costa County. After saving his money, he began to buy and run corner grocery stores where he sold fine bulk wines, and in his spare time made a red table wine for the family. His business would eventually become the "St. Helena Napa Valley Wine Company."
Learn more at www.muscardinicellars.com.