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White Hawk is located just outside the town of Los Alamos in Santa Barbara. The vineyard is planted on a southern facing slope at 900 feet elevation and benefits from the marine influence of the Pacific Ocean, which is just 20 miles away. White Hawk Syrah is known for its low yields, intense black fruit and core of bright acidity. One of the most highly regarded sites in Santa Barbara Co., White Hawk Vineyard’s soil and climate are ideal for the production of world class Syrah grapes. The vineyard is committed to using sustainable and primarily organic viticulture methods. After a long, dry growing season, the

2007 harvest occurred in late-October. Following fermentation with native yeasts, the wine was aged 17 months in 100% new French oak barrels from Ermitage before bottling.

Tasting notes: The first thing that strikes you about our 2007 White Hawk Syrah is its deep red color with a garnet hue. The complexity of this wine reveals itself on the nose with scents of black stone fruits, eucalyptus, white pepper and even cherry cola. Your palate is rewarded with luscious flavors of black cherry, dark caramel and toasted oak with a full-rounded, lingering finish consisting of noticeable, yet smooth tannins. As it is a big and young wine, give it some time to open up over the course of the evening!

- Michael Giarraputo, Winemaker

About Think Tank Wine Company - Think Tank® Wine Company is dedicated to creating world-class wines from select single-vineyard locations; wines that display both true varietal characteristics and promote environmental responsibility. From organic vineyards to low impact production to bottling with eco- friendly materials, Think Tank uses sustainable sources. Founded in 2007 by Michael Giarraputo, the company was born of the idea that great wines should serve as a steward of our environment, not take from it. For more information, visit www.thinktankwine.com.