Reviews & Ratings

2009 Qupe Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Central Coast"

Winery: Qupe

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Central Coast"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 98% Syrah, 1% Tempranillo & 1% Mourvedre

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Central Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $17

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 88 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87)

Review date: January 11, 2012

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Syrah opens with a mild black currant bouquet with a hint of new leather. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and slightly acidic. The flavor profile is a cedar infused black raspberry. The finish is dry, with mild tannins and its friendly fruit flavors linger slightly. This wine would be good with a pulled pork slider. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This is a classic Central Coast Syrah, combining the spice and acidity of the cool climate grapes with the forward fruit of the warm climate grapes. It has the balance to be age worthy...in fact we just received an email the other day from a customer telling us how much they enjoyed a bottle of our 1989 Syrah-Central Coast! Best to drink it though and save your cellar space for our single vineyard Syrahs.

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