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The wine then matured for 12 months in French oak barrels, 35% of which were new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e   Vibrant aromas of wild berries, dried fl powers, and sage with touches of spice and woodsmoke. The palate fills the mouth with fleshy red fruits, cherry cola, and earthy layers. Gentle tannins provide a structured yet soft frame to the fruit which is kept in line by a satisfying minerality. The wine fi finishes long with clarity and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL ACCLAIM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 pts Vinous, 90+ pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT MAISON L’ENVOYÉ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driven by a tireless hunt for elusive sites where Pinot Noir shines, Maison L’Envoyé, ‘The House of the Messenger’ traverses the globe with the intention of presenting the acme of regionality and winemaking styles. With winemaking footprints in Burgundy, Willamette Valley, Central Otago, and Tasmania, they champion many unsung growers who have farmed their vineyards for decades and generations, some mere feet away from more illustriously cited neighbors. This project has been a standout since its debut in 2011 including Wine \u0026amp; Spirits naming Maison L’Envoyé a ‘Winery To Watch’ in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison L'Envoyé","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":32055114203217,"sku":"0001-OBATTPN15","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":32055114235985,"sku":"0001-OBATTPN15","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/5302\/9713\/products\/NV_MLE_Attache_800.jpg?v=1592412154"},{"product_id":"covenant-shiraz-2013","title":"Kilikanoon Covenant Shiraz 2013","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 KILIKANOON COVENANT SHIRAZ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION: \u003c\/strong\u003eClare Valley, South Australia\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETALS: \u003c\/strong\u003eShiraz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATURATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 months in French oak barriques (30% new)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALCOHOL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5% alc\/vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e: The fruit for the Covenant Shiraz was hand-picked from six dry-grown premium vineyards with an average vine age of 30 to 40 years, located in the Clare Valley. Traditional methods of vinification were used with fermentation taking place in small open fermenters followed by a gentle basket pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003eA generously lifted nose featuring black cherries, savory meats, kitchen spices and subtle charry oak notes. The palate offers a richly textured yet surprisingly cultivated mouthfeel. The dark fruits, cherries and spices carry over from the nose superbly and combines expressively with the quality French oak and natural wine tannins. 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On purchasing the property in the 1990s, Kevin Mitchell inherited 30 year old Shiraz, Cabernet, Grenache and Riesling vineyards, many of which were planted by his father, Mort, in the 1960s. 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As a wine \"newbie\", traveling to surf destinations on the Atlantic shores of Europe, I found that these were the wines that could deliver quality on a very consistent level while I was on a surf-bum budget. Later, as a pro with more than 34 harvests under my belt, I still like a good Syrah - regardless of price... I now understand even better why this variety fits my palate then - and continues to do so now. It all has to do with balance and layering; Syrah is less tannic than Cabernet and a bit more layered than Pinot Noir. These traits, and the slight earthy spiciness we get in this region make Syrah a natural companion to a wide range of foods - and thus wins the vote in my heart (and palate). This Syrah is a blend of Dakine, Goosechase, and Ledbetter (old Preston Ranch) vineyard blocks. At release, 2016 shows a lot of blue-fruit nuances and some dry herb notes, all directly arising from a very even growing season. A bit of floral character and some bacon ­fat add complexity and marry well with the wild-fennel note I always get from Russian River Valley Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheers,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOded Shakked\u003c\/strong\u003e - Owner \u0026amp; Winemaker of Longboard Vineyards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Dogma:\u003c\/strong\u003e This blend comes from sites of different soil compositions, and quite different individual terroirs. Accordingly, I treat the lots individually, opting for open-top fermentation for the Dakine and traditional closed-top for the Ledbetter and Goosechase lots. I use a blend of Burgundy and Bordeaux barrels to age the wines on the fine lees for about 9 months, then rack them off the lees and age them an additional year in the same barrels. 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It is nestled at the bottom of an east-facing hill on Westside Road in Healdsburg. Two blocks of vines make up this wine: The large block is planted to Syrah, clone 7 on a modern vertical trellis. The small block is planted 4 feet by 4 feet and is farmed exclusively by hand, vines are trained and cane-pruned on a modified Guillot system. This small block is made of 11 rows of 6 varieties that become the \"spice rack\" for making this wine. The Zinfandel adds spiciness, the Malbec flesh and blueberry notes, the Petit Sirah structure, and lengthy tannins, the Carignane and Grenache earthiness, and bright Cherry notes. Another clone of Syrah (CR) makes the sixth variety in the block. Unlike the blending that occurs in the laboratory of a winery, this is a field blend; all the grapes are harvested and fermented together in one tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dakine Syrah is made for aging. The cool growing site combined with minimalistic winemaking practices works synergistically to produce a wine that develops over many years. At release, the wine is dominated by dark fruit aromas and flavors with a generous mid-palate and a finish marked by a balanced acidity. As it ages, earth, roasted coffee, and fresh mushroom notes begin to show, as well as a light wild fennel note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2016 was a great vintage for Syrah in the Russian River Valley. The grapes were destemmed and crushed at the winery, cold-soaked for three days, and then fermented to dryness by our winery's \"resident\" yeast (that means no commercial yeast was added). As with all the wines of Longboard, the point of this wine is to strike a balance of components that delivers a complex and layered experience that is true to the variety and the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheers,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOded Shakked\u003c\/strong\u003e - Owner \u0026amp; Winemaker of Longboard Vineyards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89 % Syrah, 2.5% Carignane, 2.0% Grenache, 2.5% Malbec, 2.0% Zinfandel, 1.5% Petit Syrah \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian River Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Day cold-soak, Open top native fermentation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months in French Oak barrels, 30% New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5 %\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.6g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 129 Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Longboard Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":32078381842513,"sku":"0001-LBRRSYDV17","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case","offer_id":32078381875281,"sku":"0001-LBRRSYDV17","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/5302\/9713\/products\/Russian-River-Dakine-Vineyard-Syrah-2017.jpg?v=1592848893"},{"product_id":"russian-river-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Longboard Vineyards Russian River Pinot Noir 2017","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongboard Vineyards Russian River Pinot Noir 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew areas in the world are blessed with just the right balance of warm days and cool nights that are needed to produce great Pinot Noir. 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