Winery Stony KnollSyrah
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The Syrah of the Winery Stony Knoll is in the top 0 of wines of Yadkin Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Stony Knoll's Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Alicante Bouschet
Intensely coloured, supple reds with an ink-dark robe, smooth tannins and an ample palate of blackfruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), candied cherry, plum, spices and sunny notes. A teinturier grape with red pulp that deepens colour in southern blends; also a star as a single varietal in Alentejo DOC. Grown in Languedoc, Spain and California. French hybrid created in 1866 by Henri Bouschet (petit bouschet × grenache).
Informations about the Winery Stony Knoll
The Winery Stony Knoll is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Yadkin Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yadkin Valley
First AVA of North Carolina (2003), 7 Piedmont counties on clay-sandy soils, temperate continental climate with humid summers. Signature Bordeaux and Rhône varieties. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar and spices, solid tannins. Peppery Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry), supple Merlot, bright Syrah.
The wine region of North Carolina
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
The word of the wine: Bouquet
The tertiary aromas that develop during aging and characterize the wine at its peak. This term is improperly used to refer to the aromas of a wine in general.
