Sarah's Vineyard 2012 Besson Vineyard Syrah (Santa Clara Valley)
Vibrant lavender, as well as the flowering tips of rosemary and thyme, meet with blueberry on the floral nose of this wine that shows little of the tarry harshness that often comes from the grape. Lavender also marks the sip, as does white pepper, crushed thyme, dried mint, sage and even tarragon, atop a dark purple-fruit backbone. Matt Kettmann
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Price$28,Buy Now
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DesignationBesson Vineyard
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Alcohol14.3%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published10/1/2016
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