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Lailey Vineyard 2006 Syrah – Canadian Oak
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Date added;:	04.Dec.2007
Author :	Michael Pinkus - Grape Guy

Description Lailey makes two Syrahs, one aged in a combination of French and American oak and the other in 100% Canadian oak. Winemaker Derek Barnett remains committed to his Canadian oak experiments, experiments that other winemakers believe he should be committed for; but he is achieving excellent results with a variety of grapes aged in Canuck wood (most notably Chardonnay, Cab Franc). Now he has set his sights on Syrah and the Canadian contribution. While the Franco/American barrels give the wine a peppery smoked meat character the Canadian barrel softens the wine, bringing forth more of the strawberry and white pepper qualities of the grape, which leads to a more fruit forward palate of red fruits such as strawberries and raspberries with a dash of herbs and some white pepper. Delicious.

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Varietal / Grape Syrah

Region Niagara

Winery Lailey Vineyard

Year 2006

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