Jeff Runquist, Paso Robles (California) Syrah 2017

Jun 16, 2019

By Robert Whitley

 The 2017 Syrah from Jeff Runquist offers notes of blueberry currants that only begin to blossom after a few minutes in the glass, at which point it dazzles.  A splash of oak vanillin on the nose draws you in and the fruit takes over.  Supple and delicious now, this is a pretty Syrah that captivated the judges at the 2019 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, where it was awarded Platinum.   

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Paso Robles

Grape Variety

Syrah

Color

Red

Vintage

2017

Score

94

Price

US $ 26.00

Producer

Jeff Runquist