Truchard Estate Syrah 2018
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A complex nose of ripe plum, black cherry, and cassis, with a touch of vanilla, leather, earth, and white pepper. The mouth is layered with jammy flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, and red currants; followed by mineral and cracked black pepper. Mouth-filling tannins provide an opulent finish of fruit and spice.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The Syrah here is terrific and should not be overlooked. Lots of jammy blue and black fruits as well as cooler-climate-like notes of bay leaf and pepper emerge from the 2018 Syrah, which is nicely textured, medium-bodied, fresh, and balanced. It's a winner.
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Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”
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This cooler pocket of California lends itself to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Carneros is an important source of sparkling wines made in the style of Champagne as well.