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Red
1996 Arrowood Syrah Saralee's Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 15
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johncontilightinginc@gmail.com wrote: flawed
April 18, 2020 - I have been a fan of Richard Arrowood since he started at Chateau St. Jean.
I consider him one of the foremost winemakers in Napa and Sonoma. Sadly, I waited too long to open this wine. It was way past it's prime.
The wine looks purple colored. The legs are slow. There is heavy sediment in the bottle. -
robmatic wrote: 90 points
May 19, 2017 - Nice mature disposition with vibrant fruit, quite peppery palate, and soft acidity. Interesting and well made, but I had a little trouble mustering much excitement about it.
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Doc90 Likes this wine: 93 points
May 19, 2017 - Tasted blind. Mineral-laden nose accompanied by rich cherry Airhead candy, jerky, and espresso. Smoke and espresso up front, then you dive deep into variants of velvety texture. Juicy concentrated fruit that seems to be at peak. So satisfying. My favorite of the lineup.
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Jeff Leve wrote: 94 points
January 29, 2016 - At 20 years of age, this is still a beauty. Fresh, vibrant, complex, soft and filled with ripe, sweet, spicy fruits, this is a perfect wine to serve blind to your friends. And if you're able to find a bottle with good provenance, it sells for a song!
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mclanew Likes this wine: 93 points
October 2, 2015 - The best old California Syrah I have had yet. Still going strong, with full body and good concentration. Nice nose of black fruit, smoked meats and spices. Nice balance. A little understated flavor wise.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 1999, IWC Issue #84 (link)(Arrowood Vineyards and Winery Syrah Saralee's Vineyard Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
8/17/2003 (link) 86 points(Arrowood Syrah Saralee's Vineyard) Lovely berry and kirsch nose; hot cherry palate with medium-plus acidity; medium finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Arrowood
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Saralee's Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 20 (39%)
- Consumed 31 (61%)
Food Pairing
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- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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