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2008 Jaffurs Wine Cellars Syrah Upslope Santa Barbara County
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2008 Jaffurs Wine Cellars Syrah Upslope Santa Barbara County

Producer: Jaffurs Wine Cellars
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: California
Region: Central Coast
Appellation: Santa Barbara

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93 Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2010

($75) Glass-staining purple. Pungent aromas of dark berry skin, cherry compote, potpourri and minerals, with notes of black olive and smoky Indian spices gaining strength with air. Juicy and densely packed with cherry-cola and cassis flavors; zesty acidity adds spine and focus, as well as finishing lift and cut. Powerful but surprisingly lithe, with outstanding finishing clarity and length.

94 Points | Wine Spectator
95+ Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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