A solid Syrah that shows that some fruit did get fully ripe in the difficult 2011 vintage. Blackberry, blueberry, tar, damp earth, and a touch of sweet oak are all balance nicely, with generous palate weight and a long finish that brings a leafy note forward, adding a nice rustic vibe to a wine that will pair with pheasant or other wild game. Contains 7.5% Petite Sirah and 4% Grenache. A Platinum award winner at the 2014 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley (California) Syrah 2011
By Rich Cook