14 January 2008

dutton-goldfield syrah 2003

Color: Pomegranate, dense with good clarity

Nose: Blueberry, black raspberry and strong floral notes. Luscious but not overpowering.

Taste: This is a big, fruit forward Syrah. A strong blue flavor of blueberry with hints of raspberry, cinnamon, and tobacco. Very round supple tannins and pleasing acidity. A pleasant wine from this single vineyard Russian River Valley winery. Dutton-Goldfield only recently began harvesting Syrah from Cherry Ridge in 2000. This Syrah is aged in French oak for 19 months which works well for the structure and complexity of the wine.

Alcohol: 13.8%

Price: $35

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