90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
California's The Santa Ynez Valley region has gained increasing recognition as a leader exceptional Syrah growth. Several savvy winemakers have realized its great potential with many critically acclaimed wines. One such comes from favorite of ours.
The 2012 Fess Parker Rodney's Syrah, is loaded with aromas of blueberry, black cherry, raspberries, lavender, pepper and smoke. Hints of creme de cassis come through, with white chocolate and spice. Aged gracefully for 20 months in 38% new French oak. It's fine, medium to full bodied, and a downright attractive, silky textured wine. Big wine to pair with big foods. Enjoy now, or allow to develop further in your cellar. You will be rewarded.
Vineyard Source: 100% Rodney's Vineyard
Blocks: J1 & F1
Appellation: The Santa Ynez Valley
Composition: 100% Syrah
Barrel Aging: 20 months in 38% new French oak
Cooperage: Ermitage, Remond, Francois Freres, Meyrieux
Harvest Date: October 17 – October 25
Brix: 25.7 – 26.4
Alcohol: 14.6%
p.H.: 3.76
T.A.: 0.562 g/100ml
Production: 1001 cases
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