COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
House of Smith
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The K The Deal Syrah 2017 is a 100% Syrah from the Wahluke Slope AVA in Washington State. Produced by House of Smith, founded by winemaker Charles Smith, the wine emphasizes vineyard expression and sustainable farming. The 2017 vintage benefited from a consistent growing season, allowing for optimal grape development. This wine is a single-vineyard bottling, highlighting the specific terroir of the Sundance Vineyard.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€48
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from 100% Syrah from Sundance Vineyard.
Fact 02
Fermented with native yeast and 100% whole cluster.
Fact 03
Aged for 20 months in French oak puncheons.
Fact 04
Received 94 points from both James Suckling and Jeb Dunnuck.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The K The Deal Syrah 2017 underwent 100% whole cluster fermentation using native yeast, with an extended maceration period of 47 days on skins. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 20 months in French oak puncheons, with 37% of the barrels being new. The grapes were sourced from Sundance Vineyard, which has gravelly, sandy, and volcanic soils. The production yield was 2.5 tons per acre.
