Wine Education Service - Syrah/Shiraz

Presented by Lena Inger and Sandy Leckie

• 2007 Cline Cellars Syrah California 84 Points

  USA, California

  Fruity, leathery, pleasant nose, welcoming.
  Juicy, good balance, light in style, quaffable, not for keeping.

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• 2007 Porcupine Ridge Syrah 78 Points

  South Africa, Coastal Region

  Fruity, pleasant, a bit animal.
  Sweet fruit, tannic and acidic, probably will benefit from say 3 more years in the cellar.

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• 2005 Alain Graillot St. Joseph 92 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph

  Framyard and fruit with a hint of Elastoplast, very attractive.
  Fruity and beautifully balanced, drinking nicely now but this wine will only get better over the next five years.

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• 2006 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Mejeans 94 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas

  An attractive nose, very fruity with a hint of leather.
  Fruit and liquorice, good balance, drinking well but will get even better over the next 10 years.

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• 2006 Villa Maria Syrah Cellar Selection 91 Points

  New Zealand, North Island, Hawke's Bay, Gimblett Gravels

  Fabulous nose, lots of complex levels including vanilla, very seductive.
  Vanilla and fruit, then the tannin kicks in, very complex, needs keeping at least 5 years.

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• 2006 Montes Alpha Syrah 80 Points

  Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley

  Over the top blackcurrant nose.
  Sweet with lots of tannin, oaky and some tarriness, quite long.

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• 2004 Cortes de Cima Syrah 98 Points

  Portugal, Alentejano, Vinho Regional Alentejano

  Very aromatic, wonderful vegetal development notes and excellent fruit.
  Lovely, fruity, smooth, elegant, very moreish, will keep beautifully.

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• 2005 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Dead Arm 98 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

  Pleasantly fruity nose with excellent complexity.
  Gorgeous mouth, great balance, lots of life, very complex, great length.

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