A pleasant pleasant surprise. Notice I wrote the word “pleasant” two times. That is because when I took my first sip I had no presuppositions and no foreknowledge of this wine, and it came as a pleasant, pleasant surpirse. I did not know from what country it came or anything other than that it was a 2001 Syrah. In fact, I assumed from the label that it was Spanish or Argentine. I bought it because it seemed like a good deal from Pennsylvania Chairman Selection and I might just go back and buy a case.
This wine is priced around $20 and I got it for $10. This was an excellent deal. The first thing I noticed was the resemblence of a French. Lo-and-behold, this wine was aged in French oak. I totally underestimated the character of French oak aging. The other first thing I noticed was that it did not resemble the body and texture of a French. It had California all over it. Lo-and-behold, this is a Sonoma, CA wine.
Get this wine. This is a $30-$40 bottle in my opinion. California wines have gained respect on my pallette in that they offer body and flavor. This wine is smooth, hearty, balanced, and sophisticated like a California French. Get it.
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