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Wine Guide > Syrah

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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Fess Parker Winery

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2004 Rodney's Vineyard Syrah

The 2004 vintage has the trademark complexity of smoky, spicy, earthy notes along with dialed-up, ripe dark fruit flavors. This is more than your typical fruit-bomb, this is a big, ...more round, fulfilling wine that has the acidity and tannins to age and the accessibility to drink this weekend (with a big, grilled steak)!

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

Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery

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2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah
Black Ridge Vineyard

These grapes come from a carefully tended hillside vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Los Gatos. The wine was barrel aged in French oak for 15 months to provide additional ...morestructure and balance. This is an excellent example of what a coastal climate Syrah should be.

â€œThe 2007 Black Ridge Vineyard Syrah exhibits intriguing aromas of blackberry and wild black cherries with layered notes of spice, chocolate, coffee and caramel. On the palate the wine shows its vibrant core of blackberry and raspberry that expand with well-proportioned flavors of molasses, nutmeg, and a touch of earthiness and French oak. The wineâ€™s firm, ripe tannins and juicy acidity will allow it to evolve and age graciously for many years.â€â€”GJ

^$40.00

Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery

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2007 Livermore Valley Syrah
Madden Ranch

We are very excited about the Syrah grapes from John Madden's Livermore Valley vineyard. Madden Ranch has 20 acres of Concannon clone Syrah--one fo the oldest Syrah clones in Cali ...morefornia--all on 5BB rootstock. Located on the warmer eastern edge of the Livermore Valley, there are threee different vineyard blocks on the ranch, each with a different slope and aspect.

Grapes were harvested on September 21, 2007 and October 4, 2007 and each lot was taken to our winery where a 3 day cold soak was followed by yeast inoculation. The wine was aged in French oak for 15 months before bottling.

â€œFrom the deeply purple 2007 Madden Ranch Syrah aromas of blackberries and freshly roasted coffee arise, with tempting hints of caramel and molasses. Once tasted, the wine releases is flavors of ripe black fruit, dark chocolate and roasted meats with cracked black pepper, and a bit of clove and toasty oak. The Madden Ranch Syrah is a rich, mouth-coating wine with an abundance of palate pleasing tannins followed by the balanced acidity in the fruit laden finish.â€â€”GJ

^$40.00

Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery

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2008 Madden Ranch Syrah
Livermore Valley

We are very excited about the Syrah grapes from John Madden's Livermore Valley vineyard. Madden Ranch has 20 acres of Concannon clone Syrah--one of the oldest Syrah clones in Cali ...morefornia--all on 5BB rootstock. Located on the warmer eastern edge of the Livermore Valley, there are three different vineyard blocks on the ranch, each with a different slope and aspect.

Grapes were harvested on September 30, 2008 and each lot was taken to our winery where a 3 day cold soak was followed by yeast inocculation. The wine was aged ina mixture of French and American oak for 18 months before bottling.

"Our 2008 Madden Ranch Syrah releases its fresh sromas of red cherry, blueberry, plum and roasted coffee from the glass. At first sip, the Syrahhas a myriad of juicy red and black fruits that fill the palate with intricate supporting flavors of chocolate, licorice, mushroom and nutmeg. This fruit-forward wine finishes with the lingering richness of plum and cherry and spicy notes of vanilla and cinnamon."--GJ

^$40.00

Frick Winery

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2003 Estate Bottled Syrah
Owl Hill Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley

Dark rich fruit and flowers. Lively cherry, plum, orange, rose. Spice and long lingering soft tannins.

^$22.00

Friday Monkey Wines

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2007 Friday Monkey Shiraz
Australia

Tasting Notes: All our grapes are grown in riverina region where rich soils and dry summer climate ensure the growth of premium wine grapes. This is a well balanced dry red shiraz ...morewith berry fruit and pepper spice aromas. A full fruit driven palate with American oak flavours on the finish.

Cellaring Potential
An easy drinking wine designed for immediate enjoyment and will also age for several years.

Suggested Food
Would complement most red meat dishes. Try with roast beef, barbecue meats, continental sausages or just plain cheese.

^$9.99

Fritz Winery

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2004 Alexander Valley Syrah
Alexander Valley

Bold and delicious, the newest addition to our select family of reds is impeccably balanced and full. Bursting with dark fruit from brambly blackberry to earthy fig to crimson curr ...moreents, it smolders with spicy accents of smoke and pepper. Starting sweet and finishing dry, this Syrah widens the eyes and satisfies the palate.

^$28.00

Gan Eden Wines

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2000 Syrah
California

GAN EDEN's 2000 Syrah is a massive wine, flavorful and balanced, with a "kick on it like a mule". Because it doesn't really exhibit its alcohol in the typical manner of hotness or ...moresolvent-like quality, one might be tempted to drink more than optimal. There's just so much flavor, the wine is just so seductive, that one might not be able to control himself. You can't go wrong drinking this as an accompaniment to red meats and game. However, if you like smoking cigars, you might also find a glass of this with your favorite cigars to be a highly rewarding experience.

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.

Goosecross Cellars

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2005 Syrah

The robust flavors of our Syrah make it a natural for hearty foods, like grilled steak, wild game or sausages. Mediterranean-style preparations that include lots of herbs, garlic a ...morend olive oil meld beautifully with the richly fruity, slightly smoky character. Geoff loves the Syrah with Colleenâ€™s recipe for Wild Mixed Mushroom Fettuccine. "The rich, meaty flavor of the mushrooms brings out the earthy flavor in the wine. It's a perfect match. Plus, it's easy to make!" SantÃ©!

^$34.00

Grands Amis

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2002 Grands Amis Syrah
Lodi

This wine was awarded Best of Class of Region Lodi Appellation at the 2004 California State Fair. It has a good color concentration with a bouquet that focuses on lush red fruit: s ...moretrawberries, intensely ripe raspberries, and candied cherries. The French oak imparts a sweet vanilla oak character with notes of cinnamon and cloves, along with campfire smokiness and hints of lavender tea. The finish is lingering and textured.

^$17.99

Gregory Graham Wines

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2002 Syrah
Napa Valley

The 2002 Gregory Graham Napa Valley Syrah is dark, bold and beautiful, with an intense inky color. The aromas of the wine are classic Syrah consisting of intense blackberry and blu ...moreeberry, surrounded by rose petal, mocha, and vanilla. The flavors are creamy rich blackberry jam, bittersweet chocolate, and smoked meats, further enhanced by soft structured tannins and a flavorful finish. This wine calls for heavier fare such as peppered/blackened steak, lamb, or roast duck. It is also an excellent accompaniment to most wild game.

^$20.00

Gregory Graham Wines

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2004 Syrah
Crimson Hill Vineyard

The wine exhibits concentrated ripe plum with highlights of white pepper, allspice, and citrus peel. The wine bursts with sweet ripe plum, blueberry fruits, and creamy mocha flavor ...mores. This full structured wine calls for heavier faire such as smoked chicken alfredo.

^$20.00

Grey Fox Vineyards

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2003 Syrah

We believe the 2003 vintage was an even better year for our Syrah grape. Grey Fox Syrah is full-bodied with intense flavors. It's fruity and very smooth, with a hint of smoke.

^$16.00

Handley Cellars

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2004 Syrah, Dry Creek Valley
Dry Creek Valley

The Handley Vineyard Syrah is rich and complex. Much of this complexity is due to the fact that it is made from two Syrah clones from our Dry Creek Valley vineyard. Clone 877 provi ...moredes dark raspberry and chocolate notes, and clone 470 contributes much of the structure and tannins. The wine offers aromas of rose and licorice. The licorice notes continue on the front of the palate, moving into strawberries and chocolate through the long textured finish.

^$25.00

Handley Cellars

CAW Rating: 96

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2005 Syrah
Redwood Valley, Kazmet Vineyard

Kazmet Vineyard, farmed by Leila Kazimi and Neal Mettler, lies in the western foothills of Redwood Valley. This small valley (covering about 35 square miles), was first settled and ...more planted by Italian immigrants in the 1850â€™s, but did not gain official status as an appellation until1997. The Syrah vines in Kazmet Vineyard are beautiful head-trained specimens, planted about nine years ago. California coastal ranges protect the vineyard from much of the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean, allowing Syrah grapes to come to full ripeness.

Reminiscent of a Rhone style Syrah, this wine displays characteristics of bright red berry fruit with underlying blackberry and blueberry intensity, enhanced by a touch of tobacco.

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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

Husch Vineyards

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2005 Syrah

This vintage of Syrah, our third, was again made from the young vines at La Ribera Vineyards. This wine was hand crafted in a style similar to the full-bodied Syrahs of the norther ...moren Rhone Valley of France.

^$28.00

Illuminare Estate Winery

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2000 Sierra Foothills Reserve Syrah
Amador County

This is a very delicate, velvety, syrah has a touch of vanilla on the finish from aging on new French oak for 3 months of its 28 total months on oak.

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