2005 Frediani Vineyard Petite Syrah

Varietals:	100% Petite Syrah
Appellation:	Napa Valley
Alcohol:	15%
Production:	406 cases
Comments:	We have explored many styles of Frediani Petite Syrah over the past 8 years. Some have been so explosive and concentrated that you have to sit back and contemplate how a wine like this could be possible. We also had years where the minerality of the vineyard leads you down a path that is as complex as any wine can be. I feel the 2005 vintage is a great example of both extremes creating a truly beautiful wine.
Tasting Notes:	Beautifully rich, black purple in color, this wine has enticing aromatics of blackberry jam, smoky vanilla and cassis exploding from the glass. The layered and textured palate shows off the incredibly rocky soils of its old Calistoga vineyard. A persistence of crushed rocks, sweet plums and blackberry fan out on the palate and seem to be carried through to a smoky crème brulée finish.
Reviews:	Robert M. Parker, Jr The Wine Advocate: 92+ points An offering that will last 20-25 years is the 2005 Petite Syrah Frediani Vineyard. Backward, with notes of blueberries, crushed rocks, violets, and spring flowers, this dense, tannic, super-extracted effort is still an infant in terms of development. Forget it for 5-6 years, and drink it over the following 2-3 decades.
Retail:	$45
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