| Wine Notes: | If you’re not familiar with Syrah, uncork this affordable beauty and explore. It’s rich, lush and spicy - the ideal companion for hearty meat dishes like lamb and veal. General Qualities: medium-full-bodied, complex, dry, balanced acidity, integrated oak, modest tannins. Color: deep purple. Aromas: black cherry, plum, rosemary, vanilla. Flavors: black cherry, fresh herbs, smoky, spicy. Other descriptors: balanced, concentrated, rich, ripe, round. Score – **** (out of 5). (Kathleen Buckley, www.winetoday.com, Feb. 19, 2001) |