Red
Car Estate Syrah
Fort Ross-Seaview · Sonoma · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Syrah
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Fort Ross-Seaview · Sonoma
- Appellation
- Fort Ross-Seaview
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast lamb · grilled meats · mushrooms · spiced dishes
Rated vintages
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201192 pts
A shock of white pepper remains memorable throughout this wine, which hails from a high-elevation vineyard overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Pinot Noir-like in its leanness and silky mouthfeel, it's prickly with feral jolts of cinnamon and tobacco.
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201093 pts
A case study in cool-climate, estate-grown Syrah, the white pepper on the nose and palate is playful and exuberant, the acidity buoyant and lingering. The fruit takes on hushed tones of wild berry and bramble, with a soft texture inviting one in for more.