Winemakers tasting notes:
This Syrah, grown on Detjens Farms, was crushed, pressed and barrel-aged for eighteen months in French and American oak, producing a wine with big blackberry, earthy features.
My notes:
Color- red plum and dark caramel. Nose of clove, tobacco, ripe fruit and a layer of butterscotch. This is a pretty complex wine with layers of red currant, sour maraschino cherry and strawberry with a touch of buttery oak topped with some cracked black pepper. Ultra rounded velvety mouth feel, almost quaffable, super long finish that almost lingers forever. This was on clearance for $84/case- YES THAT'S $7 per bottle. Huge value, very limited supply. I bought 2 cases.
Sometimes you find an incredible bargain- and this is definitely one. Maybe the best California Syrah I've had for the money.
Bayareawinelover rating: 93
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