As we welcome 2012, we decided to look back at some of our favorite wines from 2011 as well as invite wineries to submit their own favorites. Bottles were divided into categories based on their type and/or varietal compositions. (A minimum of 10 submissions were required to create a category.) Based on the wines ...
Winery: Charles R Vineyards Grape(s): Syrah Region: Livermore Valley Year: 2007 Price: 25-30 Review: Aromatics of bright red berries combine with hints of musty oak and spice on the nose. Flavors of cherry and slightly tart plum dominate the palate with accents of pepper, leather, and oak. A light, lively Syrah, it’s geared for ...
Winery: Steele Wines Grape(s): Syrah Special Designation: Writer’s Block Region: Lake County Year: 2008 Price: 10-15 Review: A bouquet of cherry, blackberry, anise, coffee, and a bit of spice greets the senses. Bright cherry and raspberry flavors mingle with dusty minerals, black licorice, and a bit of pepper. A fairly lively red wine, with a chalky mouthfeel, it’s well-suited for ...
Winery: Hunt Cellars Grape(s): Syrah Region: Paso Robles Year: 2007 Special Designation: Hilltop Serenade Price: 75-80 Review: Aromatics of plums, blackberries, and cherries meld with notes of chocolate, coffee, and white pepper on the nose. The palate offers delightful flavors flavors of plum, cherry, and pomegranate, complicated by suggestions of spice, coffee, dark-chocolate, clove, ...
Winery: Cedarville Grape(s): Syrah Region: El Dorado County Year: 2008 Special Designation: (none) Price: 20-25 Review: On the nose, aromas of cherries, plums, blueberries, and cracked pepper can be discovered. Flavors of plum and blueberry meld with suggestions of pepper, cocoa, oak, and anise on the palate. A rich, hearty Syrah that’s not overly ...
Grape(s): Syrah Winery: Coquelicot Estate Region: Santa Barbara County Year: 2007 Special Designation: Back Seat Brunette Price: 15-20 Review: Cherry, plum, and blackberries aromas meld with coffee, cedar, smoked meat, and vanilla on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of black cherry, plum, and blackberry rounded out by suggestions of game, cedar, and a ...
Grape(s): Syrah Winery: Coquelicot Region: Santa Barbara County Year: 2007 Special Designation: Estate Price: 40-45 Review: Aromas of plums, raspberries, and cherries with accents of tobacco and earth can be discovered on the nose. Flavors of plum and cherry, mingle with notes of leather, cocoa, and a hint of pepper on the palate. A ...
Grape(s): Syrah (Rosé) Winery: Scheid Vineyards Region: Monterey County Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review: Bright red berry aromas lead into floral hints and a bit of game on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of cranberry and cherry accented by floral suggestions and a hint of white pepper. A crisp wine ...
Grape(s): Syrah Winery: Morgan Region: Monterey County Year: 2008 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review: Lovely dark fruit aromas mingle with notes of chocolate and a touch of oak on the nose. Flavors of plum and blackberry are accented by suggestions of pepper, black licorice, and a hint of game. A wine with rich ...
Grape(s): Syrah Winery: Ampelos Cellars Region: Santa Barbara Year: 2007 Special Designation: Gamma Price: 30-35 Review: On the nose, aromas of blueberries, cherries, pepper, and chocolate greet the senses. A sip unfurls flavors of blueberry and cherry, complicated by suggestions of pepper, chocolate, and a bit of oak. A wine with rich dark-fruit flavors, in ...
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A celebration of award-winning food and wine grown on California’s scenic Central Coast. Barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music,...
