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The Rockpile appellation typifies both the soul of Sonoma County and that of the Zinfandel grape. The rugged terrain is home to only a few pioneering growers whose faith in the soil turned this desolate outpost into a viticultural darling. This vintage again delivers exceptional flavor and complexity in a refined and elegant wine. Our family winery celebrates the wine country lifestyle. Share and enjoy our wines in good company.

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Earthy spice, sweet smoke and fragrant violet aromas characterize our 2004 Atelier Alexander Valley Syrah. These qualities are liberated in our winemaking process through our French-inspired techniques and small lot fermentations. Undertones of sage, licorice, and juicy pomegranate enhance the bright, ripe raspberry and black plum fruit of the palate. The inclusion of multiple clones of Syrah adds further depth and texture by showcasing the range of this robust varietal. Co-fermentation of the four clones enhances both the intensity of color-which is the typical blue-tinged hue of red so familiar in Syrah-and the aromatic profile which ranges from vibrant fruit to luscious herbal spice. The region of Asti in the middle of Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley offers cool morning temperatures followed by warm, sunny afternoons that guarantee a long, steady growing season and balanced ripeness. This fortuitous combination of clone and site allowed us to harvest the 2004 vintage at only 24.5ºBrix which translated to less than 14% alcohol content in the final wine- making it an excellent accompaniment to a wide array of cuisines without the concern of overpowering the subtle and delicate flavor balance of a meal. Aged for 19 months in both French and American cooperage to maintain the equilibrium of heft and elegance, this wine pairs beautifully with today’s artisanal wine country and fusion cuisines.

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The northern reaches of the Alexander Valley are home to rolling hills and sloping benchlands where Zinfandel vines flourish in the warm afternoon sun. The long summer days encourage the development of juicy berry characters that ferment into aromas of blackberry cobbler, ripe strawberry, sun-warmed petunia and fig. The aromas continue through to the palate and are joined by additional notes of mesquite, chocolate, raspberry, and black currant. This wine is approachable and drinkable upon release and will gain complexity in the bottle over the next four to 6 years.

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The allure of Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley has captured our winemaking interest and enticed us to purchase from an exquisite boutique Syrah vineyard in the town of Asti. The gently rolling hills and the warm, long days in the northern Alexander Valley allow the three different clones of Syrah planted on this ranch to mature to optimum ripeness. The result is an inky-dark, voluptuous wine of uncommon depth and character. This wine matured in a blend of French and American oak for eighteen months and was released in March 2005. Flavors of ripe plum, dusty briar berries, and a truffle-like note make this intriguing Syrah a wine to look forward to.

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