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2005 Hocus Pocus Syrah
Santa Barbara County, California Hocus Pocus Syrah is the first release from Black Sheep Finds, whose two youthful collaborators call it "A Magical Santa Barbara County Syrah." Amy Christine is also an actress and sommelier at the restaurant AOC; Peter Hunken is also winemaker for Stolpman Vineyards, Piedrasassi and Holus ...
2003 AVILA Syrah
A delectable red wine, the fine and easy-to-drink '03 Avila Syrah highlights the consistent quality of Santa Barbara reds; smooth in the finish.
Blackstone 2002 Syrah
Yes, Blackstone Winery makes more than just yummy Merlot! Their signature style of glossy, big fruit reds is carried into a line of wine from Sonoma County. The Syrah has a deep, almost purplish color and a nose full of black currant and yellow cake. Follow that upwith a shake ...
2002 Herzog Syrah, Special Reserve
Edna Valley, California Herzog Special Reserve Syrah is a beautiful Edna Valley red from winemaker Peter Stern that is Kosher for Passover. The 2001 vintage of this wine was awarded Wine Spectator's "Critics' Choice Award" and received a 93-point rating from Decanter Magazine. We challenge you to find any better ...
Ojai 2004 Melville Vineyard Syrah Wine
The Wine Advocate rating: 94. From the cool Santa Rita Hills, the 2004 Syrah Melville reveals classic blackberry, blueberry, charcoal, acacia flower, and bacon fat aromas. Stunningly rich, full-bodied, thick, and juicy with a smoky character in the mouth that is not apparent in the fruit-laden nose, this is a ...
Brandborg Syrah, Umpqua Valley Oregon 04
750 ml Rich, dark, full-bodied Syrah. Earthy, toasty, meaty nuances mingle with intense black pepper, blueberry and damson plum. Oak treatment lends a perfect balance of spice and vanillin richness.
Rudera Syrah 2003 (South Africa) Rated 88
On the jammy side, with raspberry, blackberry and fig fruit followed by licorice and briar notes on the bouncy finish. More fruit than grip, but will certainly have fans. Drink now. (WS)