Firestone Clone 174 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)

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Tipo

Red

Uva

Syrah

País

United States

Região

Santa Ynez Valley · Central Coast

Denominação

Santa Ynez Valley

Corpo

medium

Acidez

medium

Tanino

medium

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201491 pts

  Roasted meats, black fruit, charcoal and tar show on the nose of this clonal selection from this pioneering winery that is now owned by Bill Foley. The medium-bodied sip shows roasted blackberries, boysenberries and black currants, with charred meat leading into a caramelized fi…

• 201391 pts

  This study of a low-yielding clone produced a compelling range of aromas and flavors. The nose leads with iodine, seaweed and coffee scents against a backdrop of tangy black fruit. The palate shows more nori, lavender, black pepper, asphalt and dried blackberry flavor, finishing…

• 201290 pts

  Black cherry, smoked beef jerky, burned caramel and a touch of maduro cigar show on the nose of this study of a popular Syrah clone. The palate is equally savory, with smoked meats, blackberry fruit, crushed black pepper, soy and a tarry edge, bolstered by sparkling acidity.

• 201087 pts

  Lots of rich, spicy blackberry, chocolate and bacon flavors in this Syrah. It's smooth in the mouth, with some scoury tannins. Good for drinking over the next 2–3 years, especially with lamb.