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2007 Peay Vineyards La Bruma Estate Syrah  550 Cases
La Bruma ("the mist or fog") pays tribute to the role fog plays in producing our unique microclimate. The 2007 La Bruma has the classic cool climate characteristics found in our Syrah and is already drinking quite well. The style is more similar to the 2002 and 2005 vintages showing finesse over power.
The nose opens with aromas of wet stone lifted by violet, boysenberry and a touch of white pepper. The aromas are not fruity but instead are savory with notes of tarragon, rare steak and cloves supporting the graphite and berry notes. The acidity is superb creating a focused and persistent finish. If you open a bottle now, do not decant but instead watch it develop in the glass. We recommend holding the 2007 La Bruma for 3+ years for maximum pleasure.
2006 Peay Vineyards La Bruma Estate Syrah 475 Cases
The 2006 La Bruma (the "fog or mist") is a young'un. It will provide much enjoyment on release if you pop the cork and drink straight away. But this is a wine that will engage all of your senses with 5 years or more in bottle. It has the structure, the depth of fruit and the breed to be a superior wine.
La Bruma is a blend of clones 1 (24%), Estrella (23%), 470 (19%), 174 (15%), and a suitcase selection (19%) that we call P². Blocks were picked, vinified and aged separately for 15 months in 24% new french oak barrels and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The alcohol is 13.9%.
The nose has medium to high intensity with red fruit and floral notes. Smoke, lavender and nicoise black olive tapenade aromas intermingle with cinnamon and other brown spices around a black raspberry core. On the palate La Bruma is powerful and smooth with fine silky tannins. Aromas of boar sausage, cured meat and guava build in the mid-palate. The finish is very long with lingering notes of mocha and marionberries. The 2006 La Bruma has more depth and is less peppery than the superb 2005. Drink now without a significant decant or age for 5+ years for maximum pleasure.
2006 Peay Vineyards Les Titans Estate Syrah375 Cases
True to its name, Les Titans (the "Giants") is the more masculine, compact cuvée. Like La Bruma, Les Titans can be drunk on release, though a decant of an hour will allow the wine to flesh out. To fully appreciate Les Titans you should age it for at least 5 years.
Les Titans is a blend of Estrella (47%), 1 (27%), a Côte Rôtie selection (18%) and 174 (8%). Blocks were picked, vinified and aged separately for 15 months in 33% new french oak barrels and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The alcohol is 14.0%.
The dark nose showcases plum and grilled meats with hickory smoke. The tannins are soft but drier than in La Bruma. As the wine carries across the palate the flavors amplify and fill the mouth with dried fig, iron, blackberry, white pepper and fennel seed. The length is incredibly long and persistent. Drink now with an hour decant or age for 5+ years.
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