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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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Lucchesi Vineyards and Winery

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2006 Syrah
Sierra Foothills

Dense, youthful color. Aromas of black cherries spice. The medium bodied palate reveals flavors of black fruit, earth, and black pepper with firm tannin and long finish.

^$23.00

Michael Martella Wines

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2002 Hammer Syrah
California

My Italian surname, Martella, translates to â€œhammerâ€, and this delicious wine â€œnails downâ€ classic Syrah character. Somewhat less intense than my Camel Hill Syrah, its brig ...moreht fruit-driven flavors are accented with peppery spices and soft, rounded tannins. Keith Watts, a multi-generational farmer, grows Syrah for me in Lodi â€“ his vineyards in the Central Valley give the wine jam-packed cherry/berry flavors. Jerry Yates, a biodynamic farmer in Mendocino County, provides me with Cabernet Sauvignon that adds tannin, acid and spice to the wine. Sixteen months of barrel aging in French and American oak add an extra layer of toasty spice to this velvet-wrapped hammer of a wine. Enjoy it with pastas in cooked tomato sauce and Italian sausage, grilled vegetables, lamb stew and spicy pizzas.

^$23.50

Presidio Vineyard & Winery

CAW Rating: 94

100

1 reviews

2004 Syrah
Hallauer Vineyard

This Syrah is from our cool climate estate vineyard west of the Santa Rita Hills and Hallauer Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley. It was fermented in small fermenters, punched do ...morewn 3-times daily then pressed to French oak barrels where it rested for 12 months softening and depth of character and bottled unfiltered.

^$23.95

Brassfield Estate Winery

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2003 Brassfield Estate Syrah
Round Mountain Vineyard

A dark, opaque hue and ripe, sweet plumy and meaty aromas are offered up at the onset of tasting this massive bodied red. Additional aromatics of brambly, stewed fruit and mince pr ...moreecede flavors of blackberries and hints of smoked ham. Enjoy with hearty stews, osso bucco, venison or a mixed grill of sausages and beef.

^$23.99

Brassfield Estate Winery

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2004 Brassfield Estate Syrah
Round Mountain Vineyard

The 2004 Round Mountain Syrah shows incredibly dark color, and true to the varietal, has initial earth and gamey aromas followed by concentrated dark plum and blackberry fruit. Thi ...mores massive bodied wine is not shy on structure or the tannins that follow.

^$23.99

Clautiere Vineyard

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2003 Syrah
Paso Robles

Another playful wine that likes to take a few swirls in your glass before revealing baskets of strawberries, raspberries and plums. A crushed velvet texture of pepper and pastrami ...moreadds another course to the picnic before a dessert of dark chocolate wafers by the open campfire. 14.3% Alc.

^$24.00

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

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

Milano Family Winery

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2002 Syrah
McDowell Valley Vineyards

100% Syrah was picked from three different clonal varieties from McDowell Valley Vineyards. The nose is filled with perfume and floral notes. Black cherry, a little herb and roses ...morecome across the full palate. A long, lingering finish of very soft oak makes your mouth water.

^$24.00

Tamayo Family Vineyards / Cana Wine

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2004 Syrah
Contra Costa County

The 2004 vintage granted us an opportunity to separate prime lots of our estate Syrah into two bottlings. The larger piece of the harvest made its way to our "Celebration Red". The ...more smaller barrel lots are found here in our freshman release of Tamayo Syrah.

This wine displays bright red fruit while the influence of sweet French and American Oak vanilla playfully intermingles with our signature cocoa dust nuance. On the palate, this red favors finesse over power by offering bramble berry fruit impressions framed by white peppercorn and Asian spices. Once again this estate vineyard favors offering wines that pair well with grilled entrees and full flavored cuisines.

^$24.00

Bent Creek Winery

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2004 Syrah
Livermore Valley

Rich, dark color and complex, aromas of black cherry, plum, and earth. The fruit flavors of dark cherry and berry blend into a bright, peppery mid palette, finely structured tannin ...mores and a smooth, lingering finish. Enjoy with veal, lamb and beef. Barrel aged 22 months.

Gold Medal 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

^$24.00

Selby Winery

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2005 Selby Syrah
Sonoma County

Selby Syrah is blended in Franceâ€™s famous and traditional CÃ´te RÃ´tie style of the Rhone region. The addition of Viognier results in a soft wine that is stylistically fragrant, ...morecomplex and elegant yet rich and full-bodied.

^$24.00

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

Hice Cellars

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2005 Syrah

100% Syrah. Silver Medal at California Mid State Fair.

Fermented in open top bins and extended maceration process was used to soften the huge tannin. Fermented with the use ...moreof a specific yeast strain isolated at the University of Bordeaux for use with Syrah. Barrel aged on french oak for 30 months. Fruit forward with strong chocolate flavors, very well balanced. Don't pass this one by...

^$25.00

Christopher Creek Winery

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2005 Syrah
Russian River Valley

At Christopher Creek, we take special care in the management of our vineyards, and as always we hand-pick, hand-sort and hand-macerate our fruit to produce a distinct wine from our ...more edge of the Russian River Valley; the 2005 Estate Bottled Syrah is no exception.

Produced in the classical French style from multiple clone grapes, grown at the winery site, our 2005 Estate Bottled Syrah displays black plum and black cherry fruit, with tastes of cocoa, spice, minerals and subtle smoky notes. On the palate, the texture is smooth and ample with a very long, complex finish created by the rich, yet soft tannins. We recommend bottle aging this wine for at least a year before drinking to let the tannins soften and the fruit fully develop. Properly cellared, we expect this wine to age well for 6-to-8 years.

Try our Syrah with a barbecued, marinated tri-tip roast, game birds, lamb, beef stew or spicy foods (Mexican, chili, exotic Asian infusions). Syrah is a great food companion of chocolate.

^$25.00

Buena Vista Carneros

CAW Rating: 95

100

1 reviews

2005 Carneros Syrah
Carneros

Syrah thrives in the tempered climate of Carneros - developing intense blueberry, cherry, roasted meat and black licorice - enveloped in lovely spice and floral notes. A wonderful ...moreexpression of cool climate Syrah â€“ the gamey side of Syrah is balanced by the elegance and finesse of the cool climate fruit. The 2005 Carneros Syrah has aromas of bright blueberry and boysenberry, nutmeg, black licorice and smoked meats. The palate explores hints of toastiness and exhibits flavors of berry and currant spice, ending in a lingering finish of plum. Try this wine with pan seared venison steak and sweet potato mash.

^$25.00

Inspiration Vineyards & Winery

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2005 Inspiration Vineyards Syrah
Dry Creek Valley, Palindrome Vineyards

Grown in Dry Creek, we feel that this wine exhibits a rich character that is reminiscent of the Northern Rhone Valley in France. A nose of blackberry, tea and tobacco is followed ...moreby a rich mouthful of chocolate and coffee flavors. GOLD MEDAL WINNER, 2007 Sonoma County Harvest Fair.

^$25.00

Olson Ogden Wines

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2005 Syrah
Sonoma County

"The color is dark black cherry and opaque. In the nose there are hints of earth, leather, spices and black cherries. It is elegant and medium bodied with excellent balance. The fl ...moreavors are dark fruits with a spicy finish, which is smooth and long. This wine is approachable now but will continue to develop for a number of years."

^$25.00

Curtis Winery

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2004 Syrah Ambassadorâ€™s Vineyard
Santa Barbara County

The 2004 vintage is our finest bottling to date from Ambassadorâ€™s Vineyard. It begins with a striking bouquet of black cherry with hints of chocolate and fresh leather. Ripe, jam ...moremy black fruit flavors explode with nuances of dark coffee, vanilla and clove spice. A rich, high-toned texture is enlivened by integrated oak accents and assertive tannins that flow into a supple, lingering finish.

^$25.00

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2005 Shiraz/ Cabernet Sauvignon â€œ60/40â€

CAW Rating: 100

100

1 reviews

A "New World" styled blend of 60% Shiraz (AKA Syrah)and 40% "Sophia's Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon.

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