Vino de Eyzaguirre - WINE IN THE SACK
WINE IN THE SACK
Colchagua Valley, Chile
•  Cabernet Sauvignon
•  Merlot
 Syrah

2004   Syrah

COMPOSITION 100% Syrah
HARVEST By hand
VINTAGE April, 2004
APPELLATION Colchagua Valley
AGE OF THE VINES 15 years
YIELD 5-6 tons per acre
MACERATION 48 hours before fermentation
FERMENTATION Selected yeast, 30° C, 7-9 days
AGEING 10 months in stainless steel tank, at least 4 months in bottle
ALCOHOL 13.5%
TOTAL ACIDITY 5.02 g/l
VOLATILE ACIDITY 0.68 g/l
pH 3.66
RESIDUAL SUGAR 3.2 g/l
FREE SO2 32 mg/l
TOTAL SO2 78.4 mg/l


     2003 Technical Sheet     

     2004 Technical Sheet     
WINEMAKER'S NOTES: "Intense ruby red color, with complex notes of wild strawberry marmalade, pepper, tobacco and vanilla. Mature tannins create a well-rounded palate with amedium-bodied and pleasant finish.".

Recommended food pairings: Spicy barbecue, grilled or roasted red meats, turkey and salmon.