Red

Monticello Vineyards Estate Grown Syrah (Oak Knoll District)

Monticello Vineyards

Oak Knoll District · Napa · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Syrah
Country
United States
Region
Oak Knoll District · Napa
Appellation
Oak Knoll District
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

teriyaki beef · grilled meats · hard cheeses · spicy dishes

Rated vintages

  • 201088 pts

    It's pretty hard in mouth-numbing tannins. But it's also vastly rich in blackberries, dark chocolate, cassis liqueur, peppery spices, smoky oak, and a note of bacon, with all its umami attractions. Showing power but not much finesse now, it will hold through 2017. Beyond that, i…

  • 200890 pts

    This is a soft, richly attractive red wine to drink now. It shows elaborate blackberry, cherry, currant, teriyaki beef, black pepper, anise and sandalwood flavors. An elegant mouthfeel, grows better as it breathes in the glass.

  • 200590 pts

    For the past several years, Monticello has been quietly producing deliciously drinkable Syrahs. The '05 is rich in cassis, cherry, mocha, violet, leather and spicy flavors, wrapped into a smooth, velvety texture.