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2005 Carlisle Winery Syrah Bennett Valley
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2005 Carlisle Winery Syrah Bennett Valley

Producer: Carlisle Winery
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: California
Region: Sonoma

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93 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2007

($40) Deep ruby. Intensely spiced red and dark berry aromas, with strong licorice and black olive accents. Fleshy, pure red and dark berry and cherry flavors are supported by gentle acidity and fine tannins, turning sweeter with air; at once highly concentrated and elegant. Long, silky and spicy on the impressively deep but vivacious finish. "My version of Cote-Rotie," Officer says, adding that Torbreck's Dave Powell was his muse while he was making this.

91-93+ Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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