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Behrens & Hitchcock Syrah Blend Napa Valley Chien Lunatique 2004

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The irrepressible, schizophrenic Jack Russell terrier has his own cuvee, the 2003 Chien Lunatique, a 290-case blend of 91% Syrah and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, with most of the Syrah coming from Napa's Page-Nord Vineyard. Made in a style completely ... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Syrah wine from California in USA. 2003 Behrens and Hitchcock Chien Lunatique 750ml

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Varietal: Syrah

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Behrens & Hitchcock Winery:

A basement, in Humboldt County, outfitted with just two dairy tanks, was the humble beginning of our winery. Of this tiny, dug out space, Les assured Joe Bob that, “We have all the room we will ever need.” However, the roots of Behrens & Hitchcock are found in Folie Douce, the award-winning restaurant Lisa Drinkward and Les Behrens launched in 1991 in Arcata, California. While Lisa was developing an incredible, French-inspired menu, Les was busy cultivating a superb wine list and cellar which eventually received the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. In the course of creating the wine list, Les met many winemakers and received encouragement from several to begin making his own wine. The idea, which seemed almost nonsensical at first, quickly began to take root in Les’ mind. Read less

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Vintage: 2003 02/14/2011

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Vintage: 2002 02/14/2011

...One of the sexiest offerings in B and H's seductive portfolio, it boasts a dense purple color as well as sumptuous aromas of charcoal-infused blackberry and cassis fruit, an unctuous texture, great fat and richness, low acidity, and sweet tannin. ... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Syrah wine from California in USA. 2002 Behrens and Hitchcock Chien Lunatique 750ml

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