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2001 McDowell Syrah
11-20-2003, 01:47 AM,
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The other TNs for California Syrah were under this thread, and it is a "Rhone Ranger" wine after all, so here goes...

This wine's intense aromas of berry jam and violets match its forceful ebony-purple colors. This syrah packs a big dose of blackberry cobbler up front, with nuances of chocolate and espresso close behind. The finish provides a bit of spice, probably a combination of the grape's pepper and the oak's clove. There is also the slightest hint of a pleasant bitter sensation, sort of like a ripasso. At 14.5% alcohol, I guess this officially qualifies as a dessert wine, but I think this wine could handle a lot of rich, meaty foods. $9 here in Milwookie.
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11-20-2003, 06:40 AM,
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You posted in the right place; no problem. This is a very steady wine year in and year out.
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11-27-2003, 09:48 AM,
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Had one last night with Filet Mignon...very nice. Only complaint was the chunks of blackberry cobbler floating in the glass [img]http://38.118.142.245/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img].

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