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2001 Caldwell Vineyards Syrah
This fruit comes from the sloping hillsides of John Caldwell's vineyard in Napa Valley that overlooks Napa. We are proud to be releasing our second vintage of this flamboyantly aromatic and enormously concentrated wine.
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| Varietals: |
100% Syrah |
| Appellation: |
Napa Valley |
| Alcohol: |
14.5% |
| Comments: |
A perfect combination of California ripeness and the soul of the Northern Rhone is found in this Syrah. A wild blackberry and cassis fruit bomb that is laced with hints of smoked game, roasted herbs, vanilla bean and lavender. A perfect wine for grilled meats and hearty stews.
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| Reviews: |
Robert M. Parker, Jr.'s The Wine Advocate: 94 points
A spectacular effort, the full-bodied, layered, serious 2001 Caldwell Vineyard Syrah exhibits notes of truffles, damp earth, blackberries, licorice and a hint of pepper. This full-throttle, young but accessible Syrah should hit its stride in 2-3 years, and last for 12-15.
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James Laube, Wine Spectator 91 points
Pushes ripeness to the max, with plush, jammy wild berry, licorice, sage and dusty berry, finishing with ripe, smooth tannins and fine length, along with some heat. Drink now through 2009.
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