Acorn Winery's Axiom Syrah

2004 Axiom Syrah

Alegría Vineyards
Russian River Valley

Silver Medal Winner
2006 Sonoma County Harvest Fair,
2006 Orange County Fair Wine Competition,
2006 California State Fair Wine Competition, &
2006 San Francisco International Wine Competition

At Acorn Winery our passion is traditional field-blend and vineyard-blend wines. Our food-friendly wines fully express the fruit characteristics of the diverse grape varieties we grow at our Alegría Vineyards in the Russian River Valley.

Winemaking Notes

An axiom is a “self evident or universally recognized truth.” And it is axiomatic that our Syrah is a classic wine. From the first sip you will know it’s true.

Axiom’s distinctive luscious flavors come from cofermenting three clonal selections of Syrah with a small amount of Viognier, following the custom of the northern Rhone Valley of France. Complexity also comes from differences in the soil and topography in various parts of Alegría Vineyards and our cool Russian River Valley climate that allows full development of flavors. Aging in a combination of French, Hungarian, and American oak barrels smoothly integrated the varied elements of the wine, which will continue to gain in complexity over the next five to ten years. The combination of the clonal selections, the vineyard’s microclimate, and the skill and experience of our consulting winemaker, Alison Green Doran, create a rich, full-bodied Syrah.

Tasting Notes

The nose is an exotic mix of unsweetened chocolate, toasted walnuts, dark skinned fruits, and floral notes. The lush mouthfeel and opulent flavors create a bold, almost chewy wine. Rich, luscious blackberry and plum flavors fuse with smoky bacon and bittersweet chocolate. This wellbalanced Syrah, with its delicious, lingering taste, stays with you even after your glass is empty.

Composition

A single vineyard field blend of 99% Syrah and 1% Viognier.

Release Date: Fall 2006