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Behrens & Hitchcock Syrah Hommage To Ed Oliveira Alder Springs Vineyard 2004

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Winery:
Behrens & Hitchcock
Varietal:
Syrah
Region:
USA > California > Mendocino
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2019
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User Tags:  color descriptors, chewy, chocolate, varietal, consommés, clear, dessert, stock, caramel, purple 


What to Expect

Syrah: One of the few grapes to really be a global success. Syrah combines a meaty core of ripe berry fruit with tones that range from herbal to peppery in a package that tends to be medium bodied with good acidity and softer tannins. With age the wines can gain lovely leathery and black olive notes that make them a great match for savory and gamy dishes.

Winemakers Notes

A blend of 92% Syrah and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, the extraordinary 2003 Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard Homage to Ed Olivera (300 cases produced) boasts abundant aromas of creosote, burning wood embers, blackberries, and creme de cassis.

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Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 126, May/June 2006 ($65) Good full medium ruby. Black raspberry, gunflint and white pepper on the nose, complicated by a whiff of game; conveys strong varietal and vineyard character. Dense and chewy on the palate, with dark raspberry, smoke and leather flavors complemented by a saline nuance and a hint of chocolate liqueur. Not hugely sweet but chocolatey and long on the back, finishing with chewy, ripe tannins. Another fascinating syrah from a site that has already proven to be one of the best for this variety in northern California.


 

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Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 162 on Dec-05


 

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Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 162


 

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