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Wine Details
Price:
$30.00 per bottle
Description:
At first glance you notice the beautiful purple brilliance and clarity in the 2003 Del Rio Syrah, despite being unfined and unfiltered. It is a powerful wine with a big ample entrance and dark concentrated fruit. In the nose black cherry, tones of licorice, all spice, and plums are accompanied by inviting aromas of vanilla. The mouth is equally appealing with really dark fruit, well integrated tannins, mineral and slight mushroom tones. The tannins are broad and soft and linger for a long time. This wine is beautiful now, but will age for a long time to come.
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Varietal Definition
Syrah:
Syrah is the eight hundred pound gorilla of Rhone grapes! In the vineyard and the winery, Syrah is typically an easy grape to work with - healthy, early ripening, resistant to mildew and rot; suitable for winemaking in a variety of styles. The wines from Syrah are tannic without being harsh. The wines will have a taste and smell of dark blue fruit like blackberries and blackcurrant, with a strong spicy side where one can find freshly ground pepper and other spices. Syrah is famous for its part in the French blends, such as Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf du Pape.
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