Hangtime wines demonstrate the superior quality of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah from cool-climate regions in which the grapes enjoy a long hang time on the vine. By focusing in the winemaking process on the concentrated flavors cool-climate grapes develop, Hangtime winemaker Tony Coltrin crafts consistently delicious wines that eloquently express their appellation of origin and unique site terroir.
Appellation
Located in northern Sonoma County, the long, narrow Dry Creek Valley lies between the cooler Russian River Valley and the warmer Alexander Valley. Most of the grapes are planted on the Dry Creek river bench benefiting from excellent sun exposure and coarse gravelly soils. Although Dry Creek traditionally has been known for producing California’s finest Zinfandels, it also is an excellent source of world-class Syrah.
Mounts Vineyard
The Mounts family has grown superior wine grapes in the Dry Creek Valley for three generations. The family’s Syrah vines, cultivated from carefully selected clones and rootstocks, yield Syrah fruit with rich, distinctive varietal characters.
Wine Details
2006 was an outstanding red wine vintage for Dry Creek Valley. A summer cooler than normal and a mild harvest prolonged by a week of rain in early October allowed our Mounts Vineyard Syrah grapes to hang on the vine for 124 days developing intense, bal-anced fruit flavors. Hangtime winemaker Tony Coltrin aged the wine for 18 months in both new and used French oak barrels. The combination of wood adds toasty vanilla and savory spice tones to the wine’s lush, meaty, black fruit flavors.
Wine Stats | |
| 100% Syrah, Mounts Vineyard | |
| 100% French Oak Barrels | |
| Alcohol: | 14.3% |
| pH: | 3.60 g/l |
| T/A: | 6.74 g/l |
Our Syrah is a perfect complement, rather than a competitor, to the fine works of the Chef.
Download 2006 Dry Creek Valley Syrah Mounts Vineyard Tasting Notes (PDF)