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Hill Climber Syrah Napa Valley Pilgrimage(2003)
- Winery:
- Hill Climber Vineyards
- Varietal:
- Syrah
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- earthy, chemical, rich, leather, resinous, oak, syrah, red grape, romanian cheese, distinct
2003 Hill Climber Pilgrimage Syrah Napa Valley - Pilgrimage, Hill Climber's mission into the mountains, is a Syrah form several steep hillside sites around the Napa Valley. This is winemaker Al Perry's Syrah utilizing several vineyards from different Napa Valley sub-appellations including the Stagecoach and Rolly Akers vineyards. Cassis, blackberry, chocolate, raw bacon, and brushy toasty flavors fold in together for a substantial and balanced wine that showcases the range and beauty of Napa Syrah. 100 % Syrah. Possessing low acidity, ripe black fruit, earth/forest floor-like read more...
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July 2007
- Aromas of blackberry, chocolate, bacon, and toasty vanilla notes burst from the glass of the Hill Climber. This wine is 100% Syrah, from the Hill Climber vineyards in Napa. This wine has richness, power, and good cellar potential. From the makers of Biale.
- James Laube
- Wine Spectator
- 01/01/06
- 86/100
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January 2006
- Wine Advocate # 166
- Aug-06
- 90/100
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April 2008
