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Viader Syrah Howell Mountain Napa 2002

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Winery:
Viader Vineyards
Varietal:
Syrah
Region:
USA > California > Napa County > Napa Valley > Howell Mountain
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2017
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User Tags:  meat, game, red meat, italian cuisine, spices, mediterranean fruits, character, rich, intense, varietal 


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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

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The vines were planted in 1997 with a combination of certified Barossa (Australian Shiraz) and Hermitage (Rhône Valley) clones. The 2002 Viader Syrah shows the spice and red fruits of the Australian clone and the aromatic nuances of the Rhône Valley clone. Our hillside brings them together in an elegant and powerful dance.

The highest quality lots are specifically selected, through tasting, to undergo extended maceration for heightened flavor extraction. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel. All wines are racked every 12 to 16 weeks eliminating the read more...

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Snooth User: jani banani
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WA #159 06/05 aromatic; sexy syrah... scents of ripe figs and plums; smoke; currants and flowers. ... seductive; alluring; elegant...

Still tasting great after several years in bottle, with classic Cote-Rotie character. Acidity still bright and fruit ever-present. I was sad to see the last bottle go!


January 2009

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Snooth User: Fengze
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Very reliable wine. We had a second bottle and it was just as impressive as the first one we had.


October 2009

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Our 2002 Syrah showcases true mountain fruit, expressing our volcanic terroir character. It has deep purple-black colour, intense flavours of red berries, hints of coffee, spice and a dash of white pepper in the finish, backed by richly structured and enticing tannins. Enjoy this wine with a variety of foods (game, pastas, fish and stews). With this wine, your culinary imagination is the limit.


May 2009

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Stephen
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Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 120, May/June 2005 ($65) Medium red-ruby. Plum , game and smoky oak on the nose. Sweet, supple and vinous, with red fruit and game flavors of moderate ripeness and depth. An edge of acidity gives shape to the wine, but I'd like to have seen more del ineation and varietal character.


 

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Robert Parker

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Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 159


 

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Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator


 

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