Robert Biale Vineyards-Syrah-Kiger Family Vineyard-Sonoma Valley-2008-14.9% Alcohol-$55.80-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color. A big full bodied single vineyard Syrah, with blackberry, currants, dark chocolate and layers of favors, long finish. WS-90 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken.
Dutton Estate Winery-Syrah-Dutton Ranch-My Father’s Vineyard-Russian River Valley-California-2007-14.5%-$24.44-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied single vineyard Syrah, with black cherry, blackberry, tar and pepper with a spice finish, good juice. WE-93 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
McCrea Cellars, Inc.-Syrah-Ciel du Cheval Vineyard-Red Mountain-Washington State-2006-14.8% Alcohol-$19.99-A very distinct and bold nose of red and dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color, one of the biggest fruit noses I can recall. A full bodied single vineyard Syrah with red and black currants, blackberries, with layers of exotic spices and chocolate, long finish. WE-93 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Austin Hope Winery-Syrah-Hope Family Vineyard-Paso Robles-California-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$22.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied single vineyard Syrah, with blackberry, black cherry, some dusty cocoa, long spicy finish, delicious wine, a very good QPR. RP-91 WS-91 WE-92 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Big Basin Vineyards-Mandala-Syrah-Boulder Creek-California-2005-14.6% Alcohol-$42.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied and big Syrah, with blueberry jam, black cherry, some herbs, finishes with a long spicy finish. A smooth and enjoyable Syrah, drinking in it’s prime now but still has some years left. RP-92 WS-87 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Miller Wine Works-Syrah-Sage Canyon Vineyard-Napa Valley-California-2007-14.5% Alcohol-$27.49-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied single vineyard Syrah, with black cherry, blueberry, some earth and herbs, chocolate and spice on long finish. A very solid and enjoyable wine. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Robert Biale Vineyards-Syrah-Kiger Family Vineyards-Sonoma Valley-California-2007-15.2% Alcohol-$51.50-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied and dense Syrah, with black currants, black cherries, licorice and herbs, smoothed out from last time tried, in a good drinking zone. NR CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.
Robert Biale Vineyards-The Hill Climber-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Sonoma Valley-California-2007-15.2% Alcohol-$42.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied SGM, with blackberry, currants, coffee and chocolate on spiced long finish. RP-91 WS-88 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bonaccorsi Wine Company-Syrah-Star Lane Vineyard-Santa Ynez Valley-California-2006-15.9% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied single vineyard Syrah, with black currants, berries, dusty spices on finish, the high alcohol is well contained, drink now. RP-90 WS-92 WE-84 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Owen Row-Ex Umbris-Syrah-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2008-14.1% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black in color. A medium to full bodied Syrah, with blackberry, plum, cherry, with milk chocolate and spice on finish. In a perfect drinking zone, was very good. RP-88 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Casey Flat Ranch-CFR-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Capay Valley-California-2009-14.8% Alcohol-$24.88-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, cinnamon and spice oh finish. Interesting and good wine. WS-90 WE-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.