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2008 Ramey Wine Cellars Syrah Sonoma Coast
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WS 88
RP 91+

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About Ramey Wine Cellars

With the help of his wife, David Ramey founded Ramey Wine Cellars in 1996. He has succeeded in sourcing fruit from top Napa and Sonoma vineyards, producing remarkable Chardonnays that bridge the gap between California lushness and Burgundian minerality and structure.

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2008 Ramey Wine Cellars Syrah Sonoma Coast

Producer: Ramey Wine Cellars
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: California
Region: Sonoma

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92 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2011

Inky ruby.  Assertively perfumed aromas of blackberry, cola, potpourri and licorice, with an emphatic smokiness.  Bright and spicy on the palate, with mineral-driven dark berry compote flavors showing impressive clarity and a sexy floral nuance.  Lively acidity gives lift and cut to the long, spicy finish.  This could only be syrah.

88 Points | Wine Spectator
91+ Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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Syrah

While the grape is currently grown throughout the world, the most elegant Syrahs still come from the Northern Rhone valley, particularly the appellations of Côte Rôtie, Cornas, and Hermitage. Here, steep, terraced vineyards help produce full-bodied, intense, tannic wines loaded with white pepper and red fruit. In the vineyard, Syrah is largely cooperative- vines are productive, but not overly vigorous. Skins are thick, helping the grape...
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