Another widely planted and very popular grape is the wine of choice this evening. Loxton Cellars one of my favorite Sonoma wineries produced this bottle of Shiraz. Chris Loxton is a genius so I will let him describe this bottle.2005 SHIRAZ (Sonoma Valley) $17
The Shiraz is a selection from the barrels of Syrah that I make, looking for wines that I can bottle earlier than the more age-worthy Syrah. While this year’s wine is bigger than previous versions, it is meant for consuming earlier than the Syrah. In 2005 the wine comes from the Australian Shiraz clone grown at the Salmina vineyard in Kenwood (50%), Rubaiyat vineyard on Sonoma Mountain (25%) and from some of the vines planted in front of the winery (25%). Somewhat Australian in inspiration with it’s ripe fruit, soft tannin, low acid and nice touch of oak on the finish. 262 cases produced.
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