A totally different sparkling experience: the heft and power of shiraz automatically lightened by the sparkling method, and yet not. Dark and juicy, tannic, with flavors of raspberry and blueberry, sweetness a secondary experience all the way through the finish.
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Syrah (White Hawk Vineyard)
This fine wine has its origins in one of the world's premier Syrah growing areas. White Hawk vineyard is located in the Santa Barbara region, and is planted at 900-feet elevation on pure sand that immediately drains off water and nutrients, thereby forcing the vines to work extra-hard to survive. ...
2004 La Sirena Napa Valley Syrah
The 2004 Syrah Napa, which comes from a western hillside vineyard overlooking Lake Hennessey, is a fleshier, deeper blue and black-fruited style of Syrah with some charcoal and tar notes. It is lusher and fuller
Terlato Vineyards 2004 Syrah Wine
Terlato Vineyards found perfect Syrah conditions in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley, which shares important characteristics with France's Rhone Valley. Color: Deep purple. Aroma: Toast intermingled with smoked meats. Taste: Flavors of black cherry, plum and currants, with hints of violets.
2006 Domaine Monte de Luz - Syrah San Jose
Very spicy; notes of black and white pepper mingle with leather, clove and ripe black fruit supported by oak. Full-bodied, harmonious and expressive. Mellow tannins and a structured mid-palate. Intense fruit leading to a long finish.
Jepson Wines 2006 ""Mendocino County"" Syrah
A subtle, complex wine with aromas of plum, nutmeg and cinnamon that swirl your glass for a minute and release the flavors of plum, dark raspberry and a hint of licorice; a soft mid palate and flavors of clove that linger after the finish.
Kingston Family Vineyards Tobiano Syrah 2005 - Chile Dry Red Wine
Rated 90 - Very ripe but racy, with dark currant, plum, violet, mineral and cocoa powder notes. The long finish has plenty of fruit, but also keeps a nice floral edge. Drink now through 2008. 550 cases made. - Wine Spectator - Kingston Family Vineyards Tobiano Syrah 2005 - Chile ...
Jean-Luc Colombo Syrah Cornas La Louvee 2005 - France Rhone Valley
Rated 94 - This is packed, with dark fig and raspberry ganache notes all richly layered with bittersweet cocoa, aged tobacco, loam and iron. The long, muscular finish will need time to stretch out. Best from 2008 through 2017. 350 cases made. - Wine Spectator - Jean-Luc Colombo Syrah Cornas ...
Cellar Classic California Syrah WINERY SERIES - Overstocked - Enjoy the price
Bold and assertive, the bouquet is vibrant with notes of blackcurrants, rich leather and pepper spice laced with strong toasted oak. Fermentation on the Syrah Winery Grape Skins gives overtones of dark chocolate, bursts of spice and bold tannins.