Matchbook Syrah, Dunningan Hills, USA

火柴盒西拉干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：5013

The 2008 Syrah is another good effort. Most top Syrahs are very expensive because this grape only achieves true greatness in special terroirs from top-flight wine producers. One of the finest bargain-priced Syrahs I have tasted from California, this blend of 92% Syrah and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon reveals plenty of red and black fruit, underbrush, licorice and incense characteristics, medium body, and a soft, silky style that is meant to be drunk over the next two years. High quality, appealing, value-priced wines emerge from winemaker Dan Cedarquist under the Matchbook label.Tel. (530) 662-1032 (Crew Wine Co.)

A broody and juicy warm-climate Syrah that’s nicely in balance, clean and tastes like fruit, all at a very attractive $16. Syrah is blended with 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. ——V.B.(12/31/2011)—— 87