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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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Tres Hermanas Winery

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2003 Syrah
Santa Maria Valley

It's intense, balanced, dry, with rich blueberry, blackberry jam, smokey leather, plum, tobacco, earthy mushroom and Asian spice flavours. For all of it's complexity, it remains el ...moreegant.

^$26.00

Windsor Vineyards

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2005 Syrah
Dry Creek Valley

The dark black cherry color of this medium-bodied wine sets the stage for rich, earthy flavors mingled with boysenberry, black olive, and a touch of toasty oak. A jammy, quintessen ...moretial Syrah.

^$20.00

Adobe Road Winery

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2003 Syrah
Dry Creek Valley

â€œIntense nose of blackberry and luscious ripe red berry and a hint of smoky cedar give rise to a luscious, dense palate of blueberry, blackberry, herb and dark chocolate. Though ...morethis big wine shows a little alcoholic heat on the finish, its crisp acidity and structured tannins provide balance.â€

-Lynne Char Bennett

^$38.00

Manzoni Family Estate Vineyard

CAW Rating: 92

100

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2005 Syrah
Santa Lucia Highlands

This wine has ample tannins and tremendous concentration of fruit. blackberry and licorice accentuate the nose while a moderate amount of caramel is evident in the flavor, a result ...more of new French barrels. This wine will hold its own with intensely flavored dishes such as stews, grilled meats and strong cheeses.

^$35.00

Dutton Goldfield

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2005 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah
Green Valley-Russian River Valley

This newly released, lush, cool-climate Syrah comes from the heart of the Green Valley appellation. It retains the focused blueberry fruit, bright acidity and moderate alcohol so ...morecharacteristic of our area, but at the same time offers an enveloping lushness. In the nose this wine entices with aromas of blueberry, black cherry and nutmeg. It follows in the mouth with wonderfully plush tannins that carry its dark flavors of black cherry, boysenberry and toffee through to a lingering sweet finish. This is a syrah that keeps you wanting more. Itâ€™s a wonderful match to salty cheeses like aged Gouda and Gruyere, or savory fowl or meat dishes. This is truly a wine that the winemaker enjoys, and hopes that you will too.

^$35.00

Big Basin Vineyards

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2005 Rattlesnake Rock Syrah, Santa Cruz Mountains
Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains

The 2005 growing season was our longest and coolest of four released vintages. We picked the fruit in five separate picks starting on the 27th of September and finishing on October ...more 9th. Fruit quality was exceptional with small berries, ripe skins and small clusters. Yields were at two tons per acre. The finished wine is a deep garnet with notes of wildberry, sage, corriander, mocha, roasted meat and cigar box on the nose. The dense, compact tannins coat the mouth and the kirsch, rhubarb, roasted fig, cigar box and pepper lay comfortably across the mid-palate. With decanting, the fruit and floral qualities begin to emerge with a sustained finish that builds and lingers. If it is anything like the 2002, 2003 or 2004 vintages that came before it, it will reward several years of bottle age that will allow the the tannins to meld into the increasingly expressive dark fruit core. This is a big wine that balances strength with suppleness.

^$54.00

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

Ballentine Vineyards

CAW Rating: 89

100

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2003 Syrah Betty's Vineyard
Napa Valley

This wine features a lovely deep purple hue and bold aromas of black currant, black pepper, blueberry, dark cherry, fresh rose petals, and oak spice. Flavors range from red and bla ...moreck cherry to toasty vanilla with a floral perfume nature and very mild herbal notes. The wine has full and structured tannins, very expressive flavors and a rich, firm texture with a lingering berry finish.

^$22.00

Obsidian Ridge

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2005 Obsidian Ridge Syrah

We bottled the wine in June 2007 after 18 months in barrel with the true Syrah character of baked blueberries readily apparent. Wonderful smells of buttery pie crust and more comp ...morelex counterpoints of dried sage and autumn leaves emerge with time. And the tannins, well the tannins are right and good â€” they are broad across the palate giving weight that is in balance with the density of the wine.

Schwaesdall Winery

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2003 Syrah Vintnerâ€™s Blend

Vanilla and raspberries on the nose, berries on the front, tannins on the back

^$18.00

Schwaesdall Winery

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2004 Syrah Private Reserve

Boysenberries on the nose with black cherries on the palate and overtones of leather on the finish

^$25.00

Landmark Vineyards

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2005 Steel Plow Syrah
Sonoma Valley

There are four clonal selections in the approximately 10 acre site: Durrell, Bien Nacido, Syrah Noir and Alban. All the grapes are fermented in small open-topped fermenters. The wi ...morene was aged for 14 months in 30% new oak. A gentle egg white fining proceeded bottling in January 2007.

The wine exhibits a pronounced floral aroma along with chamois leather and plum preserves. In the mouth the tannins are extremely supple with enough acidity to lift the fruit profile and add consideration length to the wine's finish. A conservative but appropriate alcohol of 13.7% keeps everything in harmonious balance.

^$27.00

Red Car Wine Co.

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2000 Syrah, The Window

Red Car's debut release is called The Window. It is 100% Syrah blended from selected parcels of the San Marcos Vineyard in Paso Robles and the Colson Canyon Vineyard in Santa Maria ...more. The San Marcos fruit was picked at 25.5 brix. It was practically bursting with wild blueberry, white pepper and hickory smoke. The Colson fruit came in at a lower 24 brix, but zesty and firm and with the snap of a fresh Gravenstein apple. The Window has loads of rich fruit, smoke and spice with a racy, bracing acidity. It is drinkable upon release but should evolve stylishly for 5 to 7 years. It spent a year in barrels made for the Grand Vin at Chateau Margaux.

Red Car Wine Co.

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2006 Syrah, Speakeasy

Speakeasy is our â€œcoolestâ€ wine so far â€” in its climate, fruit, and style. It is dominated by cooler climate flavors because over 70% of its grapes hail from true cool climat ...moree regions. This evolving style is the result of trying to produce more sophisticated and graceful syrah. The lush tastes of wild Maine blueberries, Ranier cherries, licorice and Kona coffee are balanced and refined. The percentage of new oak has been lowered, too, allowing the mouthfeel to be linear yet silky. Scents of crushed peppercorn, fresh grass, and clove come off the nose with a hint of orange rind. Elegance has spoken.

Red Car Wine Co.

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2006 Boxcar Syrah

The 2006 Boxcar syrah is a stellar wine at a smashing price. Big yet balanced, this syrah captivates with tastes of wild blackberries, smoked bacon, white pepper and iodine. Its he ...moready and aromatic nose imbues lilac, pine, and ocean fog. It feels like satin in the mouth and finishes seamlessly. Delicious.

Red Car Wine Co.

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2006 Syrah, Vinyl

Vinyl doesn't just sing, it rocks. The flavors electrify and linger till the final note. Fresh plums, blueberry crisp, loganberry jam and wild fennel coat the mouth. Wafts of frees ...moreia and pinon give it a heady buzz while moss and crushed seashell offer subtle earthiness. Medium bodied but intense, this syrah is a sure crowd pleaser. Encore!

Red Car Wine Co.

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2005 Syrah, Shake Rattle Roll

We are thrilled with Shake Rattle Roll because its uncanny balance on the surface belies a deep concentration of flavors. The color is inky purple yet the initial presence on the p ...morealate is one of harmony. Then it explodes with a sweet blackberry liqueur mixed with acacia flowers, espresso and barbecue sauce. More balanced than earlier vintages, it showcases the evolution in our winemaking style.

Red Car Wine Co.

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2005 Syrah, The Fight

The 2005 The Fight is a mighty wine. It packs a wallop with blackberries, blueberries and tar. The layers of leather, beefsteak, and cherry cola make it complex and impactful. The ...moreviognier gives it lift and vibrancy. Hints of cedar come off the nose. Decant for indulging now or cellar it until the next round. Goes well with big game.

Red Car Wine Co.

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2005 Boxcar Syrah

The 2005 Boxcar Syrah is a serious wine without a serious price. Produced with the same meticulous attention to detail as Red Car's upper-tier bottlings, this wine is the second se ...morelections from top-notch vineyards Vivio, Watch Hill, Laetitia, Shadow Canyon, and Thompson. Mouthwatering and lush with essences of blackberries, espresso, and dusty tannins, this wine is ready to drink now but will be even better with six months to a year additional aging.

Red Car Wine Co.

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2005 Syrah, Twenty Two

Twenty Two shares the same deep, concentrated blackberry and currant fruit seen in its sibling SRR but has taken on a measured minerality with hints of iris, lingonberry and twig. ...moreLike its inspiration, it goes well with jazz.

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