This Syrah was grown and produced by the winery owners, and held back almost five years before release. That's an impressive act of courage, but it has benefited the consumer. The wine, while still somewhat tannic, feels mellow, with a complex array of black fruits and berries, grilled bacon, sweet tobacco, dark chocolate and, above all, freshly crushed black pepper. An impressive Syrah that should change in interesting ways over the next six years.

rating

93
Price

$38,Buy Now
Variety

Syrah
Appellation

Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California, US
Winery

Occidental Road Cellars

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Alcohol

13.8%
Bottle Size

750 ml
Category

Red
Date Published

6/1/2012
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