ALA WINE REVIEW
March 06, 2009
Manzoni Estate Vineyard 2006 Family Estate Syrah
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92 POINTS
The Award-Winning Wine:
Manzoni Estate Vineyard 2006 Family Estate Syrah
Manzoni Estate Vineyard 2006 Family Estate Syrah
Reason for Reviewing:
Manzoni Estate Vineyard 2006 Family Estate Syrah earned Double Gold honors at the recently completed 2009 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition.
Manzoni Estate Vineyard 2006 Family Estate Syrah earned Double Gold honors at the recently completed 2009 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition.
Noteworthy:
They have chosen to grow grapes on California's cool coastal mountains, ridges, and hillsides and benchlands. Here, they strive to give you the richest, most intense flavors with a unique and memorable character.
They have chosen to grow grapes on California's cool coastal mountains, ridges, and hillsides and benchlands. Here, they strive to give you the richest, most intense flavors with a unique and memorable character.
Winery Notes:
This wine has brilliant red color with pronounce northern Rhone-like ground white pepper with soft tannins. Briary Bing Cherry and wild blackberry aroma accentuate the nose, while a moderate amount of caramel is evident in the flavor, a result of new French barrels. This wine will hold its own with intensely flavored dishes such as stews, grilled meats and strong cheeses.
This wine has brilliant red color with pronounce northern Rhone-like ground white pepper with soft tannins. Briary Bing Cherry and wild blackberry aroma accentuate the nose, while a moderate amount of caramel is evident in the flavor, a result of new French barrels. This wine will hold its own with intensely flavored dishes such as stews, grilled meats and strong cheeses.
AlaWine Notes:
Manzoni Estate Vineyard 2006 Family Estate Syrah pours to the glass as a very dark purple-garnet color. Ripe blackberry and blackcurrant aromas, in a leathery context, fill the nose. Vibrant berry fruits flood the palate in a mouth-watering opening and persist through a lingering finish spiced with pepper and oak.
Manzoni Estate Vineyard 2006 Family Estate Syrah pours to the glass as a very dark purple-garnet color. Ripe blackberry and blackcurrant aromas, in a leathery context, fill the nose. Vibrant berry fruits flood the palate in a mouth-watering opening and persist through a lingering finish spiced with pepper and oak.
Bottom Line:
Manzoni Estate Vineyard 2006 Family Estate Syrah a big wine, full of ripe fruit and a solid finish. A great wine to go with grilling. Suggested retail price is $35. Overall composite score: 92 points.
Manzoni Estate Vineyard 2006 Family Estate Syrah a big wine, full of ripe fruit and a solid finish. A great wine to go with grilling. Suggested retail price is $35. Overall composite score: 92 points.
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