Deep Sea Central Coast Syrah (2)

Friday, September 28, 2012

Far up in the clouds above Santa Barbara is the White Hawk Vineyard. Each day dozens of hawks soar down to rip only the finest grapes into their claws, which they then carry back to the casks and barrels that are held aloft by tiny bluebirds (who make excellent money, by the way!) until such time as the wine is matured.

Naturally, these poor hawks lack the taste receptors to fully appreciate the 2008 Deep Sea Syrah 2-Pack, so they always hurl it towards the ground in frustration. But an intelligent human, in the right place at the right time, can grab hold of these bottles and drink deep of the dark berry flavors and aromas of roasted coffee beans and spices and caramel and vanilla. Of course the hawks will circle above furiously, making threats and flapping their wings, but there’s no need to worry. Birds of prey are notoriously forgetful, and they probably won’t ever see your face.

• Appellation: Santa Barbara County
• Vineyards: 99% White Hawk, 1% Zeferino
• Varietal: 100% Syrah
• Harvest Date: October 2008
• Harvest Method: Hand harvested
• Brix at Harvest: 28.9
• Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 75% New
• Acid: 5.42
• pH: 3.8
• Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
• Bottling Date: January 2010
• Alcohol: 16.00%
• Barrel Aged 15 months
• Closure: Cork
• Production: 300 cases

Deep Sea represents Conway Family Wines ongoing search for maritime influenced vineyards of merit and singularity. These wines reflect their origins and the impact of California’s coastal climate. California’s appellations are ideally influenced throughout the growing season by the unique climes created by the Pacific Ocean. The ethereal ‘fog-like wave’ on the label references the focus of Deep Sea wines showcasing the impact of this natural cooling on some of California’s most recognized maritime appellations.

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