Pick Dates: September 23, 2005
Vineyards: Cafaro Family Vineyard (100%)
Oak Barrels: 50% French and 50% American (20% new)
Time in Barrels: 10 Months
Varietal Composition: 98% Syrah, 2% Petit Verdot
Bottle Date: August 2006
Cases Produced: 290 Cases

Tasting Notes:

This is the sixth Syrah from Cafaro Cellars and is 100% estate grown grapes from our Cafaro Family Vineyard. Complete control over the growing and cultivation of the grapes gives us complete control over the wine style and quality of our wines. Many Syrah producers from France, Australia, and California blend a small amount of another grape to add complexity and length to the Syrah. We believe that Petit Verdot adds this spicy complexity to our Syrah. We are very please and excited with our 2005 vintage Syrah. It is not only an exciting vintage but also showcases the high quality level and potential of our Cafaro Family Vineyard.

The 2005 Cafaro Napa Valley Syrah is deep, rich, dark and very complex. At the same time it is elegant with balanced complexity to go with many dishes. The oak and grape tannins are in perfect harmony with the youthful Syrah aromas. The 2005 Syrah finishes long and multi-layered.