• 90 Points
    Fernwood 2003 Redwood Retreat Vineyards Syrah (Santa Cruz Mountains)

    This is a big, ripe, fruity Syrah, but it has an underlying balance and finesse that give it first-class status. It's a well-oaked, dry wine, with thick but smooth tannins that frame intense blackberry, mulberry and cocoa flavors. Best enjoyed in its youth.

    — S.H. Published 4/1/2006
  • 90 Points
    Fernwood 2003 Redwood Retreat Vineyards Syrah (Santa Cruz Mountains)

    This is a big, ripe, fruity Syrah, but it has an underlying balance and finesse that give it first-class status. It's a well-oaked, dry wine, with thick but smooth tannins that frame intense blackberry, mulberry and cocoa flavors. Best enjoyed in its youth.

    — S.H. Published 4/1/2006
  • 90 Points
    Fernwood 2003 Redwood Retreat Vineyards Syrah (Santa Cruz Mountains)

    This is a big, ripe, fruity Syrah, but it has an underlying balance and finesse that give it first-class status. It's a well-oaked, dry wine, with thick but smooth tannins that frame intense blackberry, mulberry and cocoa flavors. Best enjoyed in its youth.

    — S.H. Published 4/1/2006
  • 90 Points
    Fernwood 2003 Redwood Retreat Vineyards Syrah (Santa Cruz Mountains)

    This is a big, ripe, fruity Syrah, but it has an underlying balance and finesse that give it first-class status. It's a well-oaked, dry wine, with thick but smooth tannins that frame intense blackberry, mulberry and cocoa flavors. Best enjoyed in its youth.

    — S.H. Published 4/1/2006