Red
Alder Springs Vineyard Spirit Rock Syrah
Mendocino County · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Mendocino County
- Appellation
- Mendocino County
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast lamb · game meats · aged cheeses · beef stew · grilled meats · barbecue
Rated vintages
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201092 pts
Lush in dark fruit, notably blueberry and blackberry, this is a soft, mellow, concentrated Syrah with a hint of forest floor and white pepper. With 4% Viognier blended in, it's long on the finish, with acidity able to support years of aging.
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200990 pts
Voluptuous and savory, this Syrah is blended with 10% Viognier and the aromatics benefit as a result, a minerally mix of floral raspberry and vanilla. Earthy and leathery on the palate, it shows a taste of baked plum on the finish, as well as tobacco, a nice balance between Syra…