Reviews & Ratings

2006 Novy Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Santa Lucia Highlands"

Winery: Novy

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Santa Lucia Highlands"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Lucia Highlands

State or country: CA

Price: $27

Cases produced: 517

KWG Score: 92 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: November 12, 2008

Wine Review: This very dark opaque purple colored wine opens with a spicy blackberry like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, with dusty and sour blackberry like flavors and a touch of pepper. The finish is quite dry and its tannins are nicely prolonged. This wine was built for venison stew. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: For many years the Santa Lucia Highlands were know best for their Pinot Noirs. Certainly, Pinot Noir continues to be the “driver” for this region, but as time goes by the Syrahs are gaining increasing praise. With the outstanding 2006 vintage, Syrah may have even sprung to the forefront in press and praise. The 2006 Novy Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah is a product of the careful blending of wine from three fantastic vineyards – the Rosella’s Vineyard, the Garys’ Vineyard, and the Susan’s Hill Vineyard.

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