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Vineyard Notes:Located in a sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley known as Green Valley, Kobler Family Vineyard is a wonderful example of how sometimes you must think outside the box to produce wines of distinction. Surrounded by Pinot noir and Chardonnay, the Kobler’s wanted to produce organically grown Syrah in what is considered one of the coolest areas of the Russian River. On a slightly elevated ridge along the eastern boarder of Green Valley, the vineyard slopes gently to the west and its distinguishing climatic influences are cool temperatures, fog, and afternoon breezes. Kobler exemplifies a place that cannot simply be gauged by numbers: the high temperatures are often very similar to other parts of the Russian River, so one must look deeper to explain the genesis of such savory aromas and low alcohol not often found in other RRV Syrahs and Russian River wines. Due to the lower lying valley filling up with cool air in the evening, arriving at the high temperature in a given day may occur later, and with early evening cool breezes the high temperatures are quickly tempered relative to other areas. Therefore the hours of warmth the berries experience are diminished and when this kind of small temperature variation is multiplied over an entire season of ripening you begin to have significant influence on physiological development and generate differences from other nearby areas (e.g. Walker Vine Hill) that on the surface have similar weather. Tasting Note:Kobler Syrah is often harvested toward the end of October between 12-13.5% potential alcohol. Drawing inspiration from the savory wines of the Cote Rotie in Northern Rhone, the wine is fermented with a high percentage of whole cluster and anywhere between 8-12% Viognier. The Viognier “lifts” the aromatics, adds a floral element to the wine, and softens the rustic texture of cool climate, whole cluster fermented Syrah. While often lighter in body, this wine broadens and deepens as it sleeps in your cellar and rewards patience better than almost any other wine we produce. The youthful black olive tapenade and white pepper with age add oregano, smoked bacon and lamb, along with black brambly fruit associations. Kobler is a wonderful example of why we produce single vineyard wines: a complete wine with incredible distinction amongst its peers and a superb Russian River wine. |
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