Vineyard Summary Vogelzang Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley 5.7 acres planted in 1997 Loam with river cobble Syrah Noir and Chapoutier clones Harvest Date September 22 Barrel Aging 18 months French oak (50% new) Varietal Composition Syrah 100% Final Analysis Alcohol by Volume 14.5% TA .70 pH 3.68 Total Production 580 cases

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TASTING NOTES

Our 2005 Syrah from Vogelzang Vineyard reveals bright aromas of black plum, sandalwood and toasty vanilla spice. The palate is sleek yet supple, with high-toned flavors of blackberry, cherry and strawberry. Accents of red currant, clove and eucalyptus accompany juicy acidity on a lengthy, integrated finish.  

Winemaker Chuck Carlson

VOGELZANG VINEYARD

Vogelzang Vineyard unfolds along rolling hills at the foot of Los Padres National Forest in the eastern Santa Ynez Valley. This winegrowing frontier, which is known as Happy Canyon, is the warmest growing area in coastal Santa Barbara County. Here, the valley loam soil is riddled with river cobble deposited by ancient waterways. Vogelzang Vineyard's special convergence of sun and earth yields a sleek, high-toned Syrah with spicy red fruit flavors.

WINEMAKING

After gentle destemming, the must was cold soaked for five days prior to fermentation to capture the fruit's pure character and color. Fermentation was initiated with D254 yeast, a Rhône Valley strain that enhances mouthfeel and mid-palate richness. The pomace was pressed in a traditional wooden basket press to ensure pure flavor and color extraction. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.

ABOUT CURTIS WINERY

Since our inaugural vintage in 995, we have specialized in small lots of Rhône-style wines from Santa Babara County's Santa Ynez Valley. Our vineyards are nestled into the sun-kissed coastal terrain surrounding our winery, where a singular synergy of soil and climate yields grapes of remarkable intensity and balance. Winemaker Chuck Carlson crafts our wines in small individual lots, employing the gentlest hands-on methods to nurture every nuance of both vineyard and vintage. We are honored to share with you what nature alone can give us.