Eric K. James 2006 Frank Vineyard Syrah

This wine is from the Frank Vineyard located on Country Club Drive adjacent to Sonoma creek. The vineyard slopes slightly and contains sandy loam soils. This location is right in the middle of Sonoma Valley. The vineyard is planted in 4 by 6 spacing with vertical shoot positioning.

Tasting Notes
Aromas of anise, black cherry, mint and wild berries. The black cherry and anise are also present in the flavor along with violets. The finish offers tangerine and bing cherry. The 2006 Frank Syrah exhibits bright acidity and soft tannins. The color is deep ruby red.

Technical Information
14.2% alcohol. Harvest occurred on October 9th. The grapes were inoculated with D254 yeast in one ton bins and punched down by hand twice daily, maceration lasting 7 days. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in barrels to enhance mouth feel.  Aged 22 months in French oak. The wine was bottled on August 18, 2008, only 219 cases were produced.

2010 Awards and Accolades
California State Fair                  87 points/Bronze Medal
Wine Enthusiast Magazine        85 points

Prices
Bottle: $ 18
Case: $ 216

Our prices do not include taxes and shipping.

Our current releases include:

2005 Fieldsa Sonoma Valley Syrah
2006 EKJ North Coast Pinot Noir
2006 EKJ “Cabi Vineyard” Syrah
2006 EKJ “Frank Vineyard” Syrah
2007 EKJ Carneros Pinot Noir
2008 Fieldsa Dessert Syrah (375ml)
2009 EKJ Carneros Chardonnay
2009 EKJ Syrah Rose’
2009 Fieldsa Syrah Rose’

Library Selections

-2004 EKJ Syrah
2004 EKJ Bordeaux Blend 
2004 Fieldsa Syrah
-2005 EKJ Syrah
2005 EKJ “Daniela Block” Pinot Noir