Reviews & Ratings

2005 Spring Mountain Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Winery: Spring Mountain

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 100% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Spring Mountain

State or country: CA

Price: $55

Cases produced: 320

KWG Score: 90.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: January 7, 2009

Wine Review: This very opaque dark purple colored Syrah has an elegance not found in many wine made from this grape. It opens with a mild black current bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and very nicely balanced with tasty blackberry and black currant like flavors. There were notes of integrated black pepper as well. The finish is just great. It is dry and its well managed tannins steadily build and are very nicely prolonged. The group thought with wine would pair well with a New York strip steak. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: A heady impression of blackberry, black cherry, sweet chocolate and smoke with underlying notes of tar and spice. The sensual nature of this wine, its rich, dark fruit and chewy tannins leave a satisfying impression of roguish elegance. If Rhett Butler were a wine, this would be it.

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