New World Shiraz, Sirah, Syrah

NEW WORLD – SHIRAZ, SIRAH, SYRAH

 

ARROWOOD RUSSIAN RIVER “SARALEE’S VINEYARD”’04 – “Wonderful complexity in the aromas and flavors, with rich, concentrated fig, melon, apricot, ripe pear and lots of exotic spice notes and floral scents. Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier.”………………….35.99

ELDERTON SHIRAZ BAROSSA “COMMAND”’03 – “Big, ripe and generous. This is a plush mouthful of cherry, spice and mineral flavors that rush on the finish, managing to stay in perfect balance. Has depth and grace.”………………107.99

FORTRESS RED HILLS – LAKE COUNTY PETITE SIRAH’07 – “A beautiful Petite Sirah, and a serious player.  Shows the classic balance and elegance of a fine red wine, with smooth tannins framing the variety’s wildly exotic flavors of blackberries, blueberries, bacon, tobacco, grilled mushrooms, tamari, anise, and lots of black pepper.”………..……………59.99

JACOB’S CREEK AUSTRALIA “RESERVE”’06 – “Smooth, ripe and generous, delivering a supple mouthful of plum, blackberry and guava flavors that flow easily into the long, focused finish.”………………….33.99

KENDALL JACKSON  SYRAH “ALISOS HILLS”’02 – “Balanced and supple, with notes of plum, bacon and licorice and lots of rich, toasty oak on the finish, leading to a gamy edge.”’.54.89

McPRICE MYERS “LARNER VINEYARD” SYRAH’05 – “Tight, with rich plum and blackberry fruit that’s ripe and flechy, firming up on the finish.  Ends with good length.”….69.99

MOLLYDOOKER “BLUE EYED BOY” SHIRAZ’06 – “Rich and ripe, with a powerful blast of blackberry, licorice and smoky spice flavors rocketing through the long finish against highly polished tannins. Somehow this strikes a deft balance. Needs some roast meat to tame it.”….95.99

RAMEY SONOMA “SHANEL VINEYARDS” SYRAH’06 – “There’s lots of spicesÂżwhite and black pepperÂżbut also plenty of grapey dark berry, red licorice, herb, mineral and cedar notes. Very complex, full-blown and well-balanced, becoming even more complex on the finish, where the flavors unfold to reveal subtle nuances.”……….119.99

ROSHAMBO JUSTICE SONOMA SYRAH’04………………………….44.99

ROSEMOUNT McLAREN VALE “BALMORAL” SYRAH’00 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “Stylish and aristocratic, smooth and ripe up front, offering brilliant blackberry, cherry, red pepper and spice aromas and flavors, which pick up a base of firm tannins as they last and last on the beautiful finish”…80.09

SCHILD AUSTRALIA SHIRAZ BAROSSA’06 – “Smooth and round, with pleasant plum and sweet oak character vying for attention, lingering on the textured finish and balancing well.”.49.79

SPENCER ROLOSON NAPA “LA HERRADURA VINEYARD” SYRAH’03 – “Intense, exotic wild berry, boysenberry and blackberry fruit aromas are riveting, and on the palate the pure fruit intensity carries over nicely, supported by firm, chewy tannins that are joined by beefy, leathery nuances. Time should work to its advantage.”…….62.99 

SPRING MOUNTAIN NAPA “SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT” SYRAH’97 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “Dark, ripe and complex, with rich, intense black cherry, spice, plum, beef and chocolate notes, finishing with firm tannins and fine length.”….99.19

STAGS LEAP WINERY NAPA “NE CEDE MALIS” PETITE SYRAH’01 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…..59.99

VINA MONTES SANTA CRUZ “FOLLY SYRAH”’05 – “Dense and layered, with lots of fig, black currant paste, mocha and black licorice flavors, all supported by muscular, but ripe and well-embedded structure.  Long, dark finish has lots of power in reserve, but shows fine harmony already.  The best-balanced vintage so far for this powerful Syrah.”…………….125.99

X WINERY CALIFORNIA “SYRAHTICA”’06………………………32.99

YELLOW TAIL SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA SHIRAZ’08……………………..28.99