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Syrah

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Wines made from Shiraz are often quite powerfully flavoured and full-bodied. The variety produces wines with a wide range of flavor notes, depending on the climate and soils where it is grown, as well as other viticultural practices chosen. Aroma characters can range from violets to berries, chocolate, espresso and black pepper. No one aroma can be called typical though blackberry and pepper are often noticed. With time in the bottle these primary notes are moderated and then supplemented with earthy or savory tertiary notes such as leather and truffle. Secondary flavor and aroma notes are those associated with several things, including winemakersâ€™ practices, and terroir.

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Food Pairing: Pairs well with grilled and barbecued meats, pork and venison, or fish and poultry that are very light on sauces. Nice with a hunk of rustic bread and olive oil.

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Shannon Ridge

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2006 Syrah
Lake County

The grapes used to produce our 2006 Shannon Ridge Lake County Syrah were harvested from our Familyâ€™s vineyards in the High Valley appellation in Lake County, California. Grapes w ...moreere not crushed, only de-stemmed then barrel fermented in French oak.

^$19.00

Pax Wine Cellars

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2006 Syrah
Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino County

The 2006 seems to be a bit more generous on the palate than the previous two vintages from this vineyard. Once again this wine is not about power; its beauty is in its finesse and ...moredepth of concentration without coming across as overbearing. A cross between the luscious 2003 and sexy 2002, this wine is uncharacteristic of the 2006 growing season at this early point in time.

Pax Wine Cellars

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2004 Syrah
Richards Family Vineyard, Sonoma Valley

Planted on a hillside overlooking the Sonoma Valley to the east and Sonoma Mountain to the south, this 3.5 acre vineyard is covered in a series of Sonoma volcanic soils amongst out ...morecroppings of bedrock as large as Volkswagens. This former Lavender farm was replanted to Syrah in the late 90's. Remnants of the Lavender farm exist as a purple flowered perimeter to the vineyard and a Â½ acre block alongside the Syrah. The lavender is harvested in mid to late summer and sold to Williams-Sonoma for fireplace starter bundles. The Syrah is farmed to our meticulous standards and is typically one of the last vineyards harvested of all of our sites. The wine is medium to full bodied, outrageously perfumed, silky and sexy. Not all about power, this wine reminds us of a gorgeous, classically vinified Cote Rotie. At this point barrels of this wine are divided between Cuvee's Christine, Keltie and Moriah. All three of these wines benefit from the outrageous perfume that this wine offers. Bottled on it's own it is true exotica! This wine was fermented 100% whole cluster and aged in a combination of new & used French Oak barrels for 36 months without even a single racking. Throw a rack of Lamb on

Jean Edwards Cellars

CAW Rating: 90

100

1 reviews

2005 Jean Edwards Cellars Las Madres Vineyard Syrah
Las Madres Vineyard

Sourced from a single vineyard in Carneros, this is a medium bodied earthy syrah with good balance and acidity.

^$38.00

Chateau Christina

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2003 Syrah
Mesa del Sol Vineyard

Wonderfull depth, richness, texture and complexity to this, with tiers of leathery currant, cider and anise: a subtle mineral finish.

^$24.95

Barefoot Cellars

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BarefootÂ® California Syrah
California

Barefoot Syrah is a full bodied, deep purple wine with lavender aromas and robust flavors of blackberry jam. Hints of mocha and toasty vanilla complete the velvety, smooth finish.

^$5.99

Ortman Family Vineyards

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2004 Syrah
Paso Robles

Our 2004 Syrah hails exclusively from Brave Oak Vineyard in Paso Robles, and specifically from a small sloping block that yields Syrah with mature black fruit flavors, firm structu ...morere and silky tannins. The 2004 vintage begins with warm aromas of plum and toasty oak. A chewy texture boasts dense flavors of black cherry, blackberry and mocha.

^$22.00

Leal Vineyards

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2004 Estate Syrah

Flavors of intense cocoa and chocolate abound in this big, dense, deep purple and nearly black wine. Great with grilled pork, beef, game, or veal.

^$24.00

Robert Hall Winery

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2002 Reserve Syrah
Paso Robles

GOLD MEDAL - L.A. County Fair Wines of the World Competition 2005
CRITICS AWARD - Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 2005
This syrah is ripe and ...more lush. - Michael Apstein

^$40.00

Gerber Vineyards

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2003 Laraine Syrah

Our 2003 Laraine Syrah is ready to release! This is our second Syrah release from Gerber Vineyards. Syrah is the most widely planted red varietal in the Rhone region of southern Fr ...moreance and also known as Shiraz in Australia. It grows best in warm to hot regions and produces a wide range of stylish wines which can be rich and syrupy in texture, to wines which are ripe, spicy and delicate.

This young Syrah has the aroma of fresh berries and the characters of toasty oak. In the mouth, the wine is full and rich with flavors of cherries, raspberries, cassis and cinnamon.

Twisted Oak Winery

CAW Rating: 98

100

1 reviews

2005 Petite Sirah
Calaveras County

This Petite Sirah comes from the Salt Springs valley in Calaveras. It is an early ripener with great natural tannin structure that does not inhibit the darker ripe fruit character ...mores. The 2005 growing season started with a late bloom followed by a fairly average warming season which enabled us to acclimate the vines to the intense summer in this warm region. The fruit load was thinned to a projected 2.5 tons per acre, quite a small crop for these rich deep soils. To achieve full maturation of fruit without sacrificing natural acidity, we harvested this in the middle of September.

^$24.00

Twisted Oak Winery

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2004 Syrah
Calaveras County

The Twisted Oath: I, state your name, do solemnly swear that I am AT LEAST 21 years of age, I am allowed to cross the street by myself, and I clean up my own messes (mostly). I pro ...moremise to be faithfully Twisted in thought, word, and deed, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, personal hygiene, or hairstyle, and will to the best of my ability, uphold this glass, with its aromas of dark berry and leather, plummy flavors and firm tannins before consuming it forthwith.

Syrah is a varietal that is the major component of the great wines of the Rhone valley.

^$24.00

Adler Fels

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2005 Big Ass Syrah
Napa Valley

Ample, full, rich, generous - Big Ass Syrah lives up to its name! Ripe fruit aromas of blueberry and cassis are meshed with caramel and toasty oak. This powerful nose also exhibi ...morets elegant aromas of dried rosemary, which adds complexity to this full-bodied wine. On the palate, flavors of blueberry and blackberry are exhibited on the entry, while savory, smoked bacon is found on the mid-palate. This wine is aged for 16 months in new French and American oak, which adds vanilla and a hint of pepper to the fruit characters. Dark chocolate flavors linger on the finish.

^$14.99

Witch Creek Winery

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2005 Syrah
Pauma Valley

Well balanced with regards to acidity and tannins. A nice stand alone wine or pair it with a spinach salad on a warm summer evening.

^$17.00

Miramonte Winery

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2004 Syrah
Temecula Valley, Kimberly Vineyard

A wonderfully rich, artfully crafted Syrah. Expect plentiful blackberry, raspberry and fresh cherry aromas and flavors, and continual hints of wild spice, lavender and cinnamon. It ...more is racy, bold, and elegant in the same breath, with a delicately crafted balance showing from mid-palate to finish. Big and bright, complex and harmonious - this Syrah has been aged two years in carefully selected premium French and American oak (70%, 30%), and is a perfect example of why Syrah will almost certainly be the hallmark red wine of Temecula.

^$34.95

Miramonte Winery

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2004 Estate Syrah
Temecula Valley, Miramonte Estate Vineyard

"The Estate" is bold, ethereal, earth and spicy -- a red wine to take Temecula Syrah to new heights. Based on Entav clones 383 and 470, our Estate Syrah opens with lush flavors of ...moreblueberries, raspberries, blackberries and plums. It is underscored with nuanced flavors of violet and cinnamon, a subtle undercurrent of oak, and a thin line of fresh mocha. Excellent acid and tannin structure and a velvety mouth feel allow it to develop a rich, luxurious finish. We've aged it 24 months in hand selected French and American oak. If you like incredible red wines, this may be the wine for you.

^$50.00

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards

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2004 Syrah
Los Alamos

This Syrah was produced from the Syrah Noir clone, harvested during a warmer than normal vintage year with the fruit coming from our cool climate Los Alamos vineyards (78%) and our ...more warmer Solvang Valley View Vineyard (22%). After traditional punchdowns to mix the cap and juice it spent 18 months in French Oak. This bold Syrah is dark and rich with warm earth, spice and leather tones, and black stone fruit on the palate. It will age well, gaining smoothness and complexity for several years.

^$26.00

Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery

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2005 Livermore Valley Syrah
Madden Ranch

We are very excited about the Syrah grapes from John Madden's Livermore Valley vineyard. John and Peggy are fellow ABC sports commentators, and during a lunch in New York City, Joh ...moren learned we wanted to produce Syrah. He graciously offered us grapes from his family vineyard and we were happy to accept!

Madden Ranch has 20 acres of Concannon clone Syrahâ€”one of the oldest Syrah clones in Californiaâ€”all on 5BB rootstock.

Grapes were harvested on October 5, 2005 and were taken to our winery where a 3 day cold soak was followed by yeast inoculation. The wine was aged in French oak for 14 months before bottling.

^$40.00

Ophir Wines

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2004 Syrah
Placer County, Estate grown

Characteristic Syrah flavors of blackberries and ripe plums made more complex by blending with 15% Mourvedre. Smooth and elegant texture, baking spice and black pepper aroma, long ...morefinish.

^$18.00

MacRostie Winery & Vineyards

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2003 Syrah, Wildcat Mountain Vineyard
Carneros

Aromas of milk chocolate, dried blueberry, and just a hint of clove. Black pepper comes through on the palate, along with a solid core of brambly blackberry fruit. Thereâ€™s a touc ...moreh of stony minerality to the rich but tightly structured finish. Lovely now, but additional complexity should arise after several years in the cellar.

^$32.00

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2005 Sonoma Mountain, Janian Vineyard Syrah
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CAW Rating: 100

100

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The third vintage of wine we have released from this vineyard, it is a classic, cool weather Syrah--think northern Rhone, rather than California. It starts with plum, blueberry and smoky, cigar box aromas. The mouth has wonderful flavors of ripe dark berries and pepper, with silky tannins and good a ...

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