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Château Julien Private Reserve wines signify the heritage of the winery, highlighting small vineyard lots, traditional techniques and limited case production. Select lots of the Estate Vineyard’s Syrah grapes are harvested specifically for this Private Reserve wine and held separately throughout oak aging until the final blend.
Vintage
It was an extremely dry year. Overall the yields were down about 10%, which is most likely due to the low availability of water in the soil profile this year. (We received only 4” of rain when we normally receive about 13”). Reduced cluster weight can be an indication of increased flavor as the berriesare smaller.
Winemaker Notes
A hint of toasted oak and layers of vanilla complement a sweet edged bouquet of perfectly ripe ollaliberries and cracked white pepper. Moderate tannins balance rich, plumy fruit through a full-bodied, complex finish.
