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Spirit of the Harvest
2004 PETITE SIRAH ~ GRAPPA

Most grappas are made from the pressings left over from the winemaking process. Spirit is distilled primarily from the free-run juice and whole berries within the fermentation cap that was scooped off prior to the pressing and fortifying of our 2004 petite sirah port.

Spirit was distilled for us by our neighbor, Stillwater Spirits, to 145 proof, retaining much of the varietal character. After distillation, the grappa was moved into used chardonnay barrels. The “cutting” water (dropping the alcohol to 80 proof) was added slowly during the 5 months of aging.

Appellations: Clarksburg, CA
   
Grape Varieties: Petite Sirah
   
Vintage: 2004
   
Harvest Date: October 6
   
Distilling date: October 17
   
Distillery: Stillwater Spirits, Petaluma
   
Distilled alcohol: 145 proof
   
:Aging: 5 months
   
Final Alcohol: 80 proof / 40%
   
Total production: 100 cases

Winemaker / Tasting Notes
“Spirit has a clear appearance, with just a hint of straw color from the aging in used chardonnay barrels. The bouquet bursts with violet and lavender aromas. On the palate, it has an excellent, rich, fruit character not usually found in grappa. The finish is smooth, clean and warm, with a hint of earthy peatiness from the barrel aging.”

Bill Reading
Sonoma Valley Portworks

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