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  Qupe Central Coast Syrah, 2006
  Amazingly enough, this is the 25th vintage of Qupe’s Central Coast Syrah bottling (first one 1982)! The wine has evolved tremendously over those 25 years.  This 2006 is 94% Syrah, 5% Grenache, and 1% Counoise. It comes from Santa Barbara County (54%), Paso Robles (34%), San Luis Obispo County (8%), and Arroyo Grande Valley (4%).  This is one of their best bottlings yet of this wine. The relatively cool vintage in 2006 allowed for long hang time and great acidity. The riper, forward fruit aspects of the Paso Robles fruit are balanced by the acidity and spiciness of the cool climate Santa Barbara fruit. This wine is made with early consumption in mind, but if you are so inclined, and since this is a special anniversary vintage, you can certainly put in the cellar for 8-10 years.  Barbecued pork comes to mind as the perfect meal with this wine. 

Price $17

 
 
  Mueller Block Eleven Syrah, 2004
  The Mueller 2004 Block Eleven Syrah is produced from a single block in a vineyard near the banks of the Russian River. The vineyard is located on a well drained, gravelly site less than one mile from the Russian River. This vineyard experiences the full impact of the cooling fog which travels up its banks.  Dark, rich, ruby red in color. Aromas of smoky toasted oak and ripe blueberry along with light pepper and anise. Full bodied, yet smooth and supple with flavors of blueberry, blackberry and licorice.  Its rich array of flavors and aromas will age gracefully and become more complex over the next several years.  318 cases produced.  92 Points – Stephen Tanzer. 

Price $43

 
 
  August Briggs Lake County Petite Sirah, 2005
  The 2005 August Briggs Lake County Petite Sirah is the sixth vintage from this beautiful Lake County vineyard. This full-bodied wine was produced from Black Rock vineyard located in the red hills between Lakeport and the city of Lower Lake off the southern shore of Clearlake. The vineyard is unique, being planted on a bed of broken obsidian and dark red soil. The vines are head trained in the old style, thus yielding two to three tons per acre.  Known for its deep color and powerful flavors, this offering fits the bill. It has a deep, dark, ruby red color. A solid blueberry fruit core is framed by dark chocolate/espresso flavors, a rustic spiciness and plenty of tannin. 100% Petite Sirah! Pair this wine with intensely flavored cheese or a rich beef stew.  502 cases produced. 

Price $39

 
 
  Atelier Syrah, 2004
  The allure of Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley has captured the winemaking interests of Atelier Winery and enticed them to purchase from an exquisite boutique Syrah vineyard in the town of Asti. The gently rolling hills and the warm, long days in the northern Alexander Valley allow the three different clones of Syrah planted on this ranch to mature to optimum ripeness. The result is an inky-dark, voluptuous wine of uncommon depth and character. The 2004 Atelier Syrah matured in a blend of French and American oak for eighteen months and was released in March 2005. Flavors of ripe plum, dusty briar berries, and a truffle-like note make this intriguing Syrah a wine to look forward to. 

Price $36

 
 
  David Bruce Petite Sirah, 2005
  Stretching in a narrow band from Santa Barbara to the San Francisco Bay, the Central Coast region is characterized by the cooling influences of the Pacific Ocean. The grapes for the 2005 David Bruce Petite Sirah come from several vineyards in Paso Robles and southern Monterey. The resulting components display notable differences, some exuding bright, spice-tinged fruit while others are jammy, earthy and dense. The blend in many ways exceeds the sum of these parts, offering blackberry, blueberry and white pepper aromas, with a supple and balanced feel coming from our gentle handling of the fruit. Limiting the influence of new oak allows the fruit to shine through, making this wine versatile with foods, and ready to drink now. 

Price $23

 
 
  C G DiArie Estate Petite Sirah, 2005
  Petite Sirah contains generous amounts of tannin, color, and backbone. Most often used as a blender for just these reasons, it can be difficult to make a varietal wine.   Understanding these difficulties, Chaim constructed a winemaking plan to maximize the varietal characteristics and minimize bitterness and harshness. The most important part of the 2005 C G DiArie Estate Petite Sirah was to ensure the fruit had enough varietal character to complement the tannin and color.  Inky dark purple in color, the wine has an elegant nose that begins with blueberries and raspberries. Fruit gives way to cocoa and vanilla. On the palate notes of pencil shavings leads to mint, violets, smoked meats, and white pepper. The acidity in the long pleasant finish balances the tannins and ends with lingering fruit.  91 Points Wine & Spirits Magazine.  451 cases produced. 

Price $29

 
 
  Stark Winery Syrah, 2005
  From a small Dry Creek Valley winery – Stark Winery - comes a fantastic Syrah.  The 2005 Stark Syrah Teldeschi & Unti Vineyards was produced with fruit from two of Dry Creek Valley’s most dedicated and respected growers. This full-bodied, dark Syrah has a sweet core of blackberry/cassis fruit along with a smoky, spicy complexity.  Classic black and white pepper aromas are accented by cherry and plum flavors. It has excellent depth, richness and balance.  The tannins in this wine will allow it to age for 5 to 7 years, though the lush fruit might convince you to eschew patience, and enjoy it much sooner. Bright acidity balances the rich texture.   

Price $35

 
 
  Enkidu Petite Sirah, 2005
  The Enkidu 2005 Petite Sirah, Diener Ranch, Lake County is a balanced Petite Sirah that offers incredible complexity. Diener Ranch is from the Red Hills region of Lake County.  The deep, red, rocky volcanic soils of this region contribute to complex aromas and flavors, and a muscular, refined structure.  The 2005 Diener Ranch has a profound black pepper spice that provides the backbone of both the aromas and flavors. Ripe plum, sage, licorice and hints of coffer and leather contribute to an excitingly complex wine. The structure is full-bodied with refined mouth filling tannins and finish that goes on and on.  

Price $36

 
 
  Neyers Syrah, 2005
  In the mid 1990s, the Sangiacomo family planted this vineyard, a mile or so east of the Petaluma River. It sits on a steep, south-facing slope that is almost a 45-degree grade in some spots. Its 12 acres are planted entirely to Syrah, approximately four acres each to bud wood sourced respectively from Cornas, Hermitage and Cote-Rotie. The climate resembles Carneros, with cool, windy days and chilly nights throughout most of the summer. These conditions, along with the dramatic terrain, keep the crop size low and the wine intense. The wine they made from the long growing season of 2005 is both dark and rich. It displays those fascinating bacon-fat and black olive aromas characteristic of the most expressive Northern Rhone reds.  and it's a remarkable wine. Dark colored, aromatic with that great aroma of spice and animal, as the French call it, the wine is just great Syrah!  1,155 cases produced.  92 Points – Robert Parker 

Price $35

 
 
  Black Cat Syrah, 2004
  Black Cat Vineyard is a small boutique winery located in the beautiful Napa Valley.  They take great pride in the attention to detail that sets Black Cat Vineyard apart from the rest, crafting wines in very small quantities to allow artful attention to every detail.  Winemaker, Tracey Reichow, makes less than 200 cases of each varietal. The Black Cat 2004 Syrah starts off with intense black fruit aromas, and spicy black pepper mixed with dried rose petals and vanilla bean. Enjoy the bright fruit characters, concentrated flavors of berry, vanilla and toasty oak with a silky mocha finish.   

Price $42

 
 
  Andrew Murray Vineyards, Tous Les Jours Syrah, 2006
  Andrew Murray Vineyards has consistently turned out great wines for the last 10 years.  Named as “One of Santa Barbara’s finest wineries,” by Robert Parker, Jr. and the editors of Food and Wine magazine were in agreement when they named Andrew as the “Tastemaker of the Year” in 2004.  For the 2006 Tous Les Jours Syrah, he starts with great grapes from Paso Robles and the Santa Ynez Valley and uses the different climates to create a wine that is both fruity and spicy at the same time. Using his experiences with both new world and old world style winemaking, he makes the most drinkable Syrah imaginable.  Ultrarich, with herb-laced sour plum, cranberry and black cherry fruit that’s well-focused, turning plush and complex on a long, detailed finish.  Great for the fall menus of hearty soup and cassoulet. 

Price $19

 
  Peltier Station Petite Sirah 2005, Lodi
  This wonderful Petite has a dark, magenta/purple appearance. Hints of lilac are on the nose with a welcoming pallet of caramel, pepper, and earth. This wine has moderate astringency and a long lasting smooth finish. Open a bottle and wait for approximately 10 minutes before the first pour to enjoy to its fullest. Sweeter foods like honey mustard salad will bring out the spice, where a sirloion steak cooked to perfection will show off the fruitiness. And don’t forget the chocolate! 94 points; Best of Class; Best of Region 2006 California State Fair.

Price $21

 
  Deux Amis Petite Sirah 2004, Alexander Valley
  Alex Vyborny's vineyard, located in the heart of the Alexander Valley, is the source of Deux Amis' 2004 Petite Sirah. The terraced, low yielding vineyard produces incredibly intense and rich fruit year after year. The deep, rich color and aromas beckon you to taste this well-balanced, robust wine. Velvety tannins frame delicious flavors of ripe plum, mocha and toasty oak. Full-bodied with luscious fruit, this '03 Petite Sirah pairs well with a hearty meal or a decadent dessert.

Price $32

 
  Miro Petite Sirah 2005, Dry Creek Valley
  Many winemakers do an excellent job for the winery they work for and make some excellent wines of their own under their own label. Such is the case with Miro Tcholakov, winemaker for Trentadue and LaStoria wines. Under his own Miro label, he produces fantastic Petite Sirah! His 100% Petite Sirah 2005 comes from the Somers Vineyard in Dry Creek Valley, which is well known for its Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. The unique combination of slope, exposure and soil type are perfect match for Petite Sirah-with sufficient heat during the day and rapid cooling at night. The wine is inky dark, almost opaque with purple hue. On the nose the wine opens with intense blue berry, roasted coffee and minerals aromas and a hint of brown sugar. Further aeration reveals deeper and complex layers of ripe plums, blackberry, hint of white pepper and graphite. On the mouth the wine is remarkably soft and supple (for P. Sirah!), full bodied with long and juicy, mouth filling finish. Longevity is to be expected for next-5-8 years, if you can wait that long! 650 cases made.

Price $34

 
  J Runquist Petite Sirah 2005, Enver Salman Vineyard, Clarksburg
 

In just its sixth vintage, the Enver Salman Vineyard Petite Sirah has become one of Jeff Runquist’s best wines. We think it’s due to the wonderful balance between dense fruit flavor and soft supple tannins which is difficult to achieve when using a variety that is known for its muscularity and ability to stain teeth blue. The color of the 2004 Petite Sirah is deep purple and the hues are youthful and bright. The aromas of baked ripe blueberry and cassis are complimented by a smoky, spicy oak bouquet with hints of chocolate and mocha. One might expect a wine with this color and density to be astringent and tannic, but the flavors are of sweet black fruits and dark chocolate. The wine's body is rich and full of well-rounded 'melt in your mouth' tannins. The finish is surprisingly succulent and lingers minutes after swallowing the wine. They go to great lengths to keep the tannins soft and supple and to smooth out any rough edges, so it’s eminently drinkable now! If complexity is your goal, then a few years in the cellar will provide rewards, but if a rich red wine loaded with fruit and soft tannins is your objective grab your corkscrew, this one is ready to go!

Price $28

 
  Savannah-Chanelle Syrah 2004, Coastview Vineyard, Monterey County
  In 1892, French immigrant Pierre Pourroy established the winery high above the Santa Clara Valley (today better known as Silicon Valley). The estate sits on 58 acres and was purchased by the Ballard family in 1996, who named the winery after their two daughters. This Syrah is a big wine. Starting off with a deep amethyst black color, and fresh tomato sauce and mineral aromas. The full-bodied mouthfeel is full of blackberry and black raspberry flavors with hints of smoke and tomato sauce and mineral aromas. A silky round entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body of berry compote, cream, wet minerals, spice, and roasted tomato flavors. Finishes with a long tangy fade of baked berry tart and cinnamon. An elegant and ripely flavorful wine to enjoy sipping or at the table. Enjoy this wine with steaks, BBQ, pizza or chili.

Price $26

 
  Cristom Vineyards Estate Syrah 2005, Eola Hills
  This inky purple, almost opaque, Syrah has classic aromas of white pepper, spice, leather and the slightest touch of tobacco along with a generous amount of fruit.  There is also a hint of gameness that continues from the nose onto the broad palate.  In the mouth the wine is rich and generous without seeming over the top.  There is lots of clean ripe fruit underlain with youthful tannins.  Great balance and lots of juicy acidity means this tightly wound wine should enjoy a long future.

Price $34

 
  Cedarville Estate Syrah 2005, El Dorado County
  The 2005 Syrah has the classic Cedarville Vineyard Syrah aromatics of earth, cedar and blackberries, along with a hint of graphite,  chocolate and blackberry flavors, chalky tannins, balancing acids, and a very long finish.   It was co-fermented with a little higher percentage of Viognier than in 2003, which beautifully complements the intensity of the Syrah.  As usual, it is the most complex and layered of the Cedarville wines, and a wonderful wine with food.  If you can manage to cellar some bottles, we suspect it will age gracefully, as have our previous vintages. Cases Produced: 371

Price $28

 
  Green & Red Estate Syrah 2003, Tip Top Vineyard
  This Syrah comes from their highest vineyard - Tip Top Vineyard is at 1700 foot elevation and faces northeast.  The soils are red and rocky.  Two acres are planted to Syrah. Three twists of the pepper mill, with lots of wild, crushed berry, leather, sage, mineral and earth notes. Juicy and spicy yet austere and firmly tannic, returning to the berry and pepper themes. Drink now through 2009. 420 cases produced.

Price $32

 
  Graziano Petite Sirah 2004, Mendocino
  This Petite Sirah comes from old vine vineyards scattered throughout the benchlands and hillsides of Mendocino County. The wine was aged in a combination of French and American oak for 18 months to soften and add complexity. On the palate this wine offers deep aromas and delicious flavors of ripe berries, chocolate and spice. It’s exceptional smoothness leads into a long, lingering finish. Roasted meats such as lamb and beef or hearty pasta dishes bring out the true flavors of this wine.

Price $23

 
  Miner Family Syrah 2004, Napa Valley
  Displaying aromas of dried herbs, black cherry and pepper, this all mountain-grown Syrah is supple and polished all the way through. Layer upon layer of blackberry fruit and enticing spices with smoky-earthy hints enliven the palate. Packing plenty of firm tannins, this wine has just the right amount of boldness. A fabulous food wine. Enjoy this wine now through 2010. 1410 cases produced.

Price $33

 
  Truchard Estate Syrah 2004, Carneros
  There are 12 acres of Syrah planted on the Truchard Estate Vineyard.  The vines grow in areas dominated by austere hillsides composed of volcanic rock and ash. The unique combination of soil, exposure, and cool temperatures produces a big, dark wine reminiscent of the Northern Rhone. The 2004 Syrah has aromas of cassis, ripe cherry, and white pepper; with hints of vanilla and tobacco. The mouth is layered with flavors of blackberry jam, plum, and red currants; with a touch of mineral and cracked black pepper. Round tannins provide an opulent finish of fruit and spice. 

Price $33

 
  Dutton Goldfield Syrah 2004, Russian River Valley, Cherry Ridge Vineyard
  The warm 2004 ripening season provided a wonderful vintage for this Green Valley Syrah. It retains the focused blueberry fruit, bright acidity and moderate alcohol so characteristic of our area, but at the same time offers an enveloping lushness indicative of that warm season. In the nose this wine entices with aromas of blueberry, black cherry and nutmeg. It follows in the mouth with wonderfully plush tannins that carry its dark flavors of black cherry, boysenberry and toffee through to a lingering sweet finish. This is a syrah that keeps you wanting more. It's a wonderful match to salty cheeses like aged Gouda and Gruyere, or savory fowl or meat dishes. This is truly a wine that the winemaker enjoys, and hopes that you will too. 910 cases.

Price $39

 
 


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