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2008 Wind Gap Syrah Sonoma Coast
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2008 Wind Gap Syrah Sonoma Coast

Producer: Wind Gap
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: California
Region: Sonoma
Appellation: Sonoma Coast

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91 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2011

(12.1% alcohol, with a pH of 3.65):  Inky ruby.  Seductive perfume of cherry pit, blueberry, olive and Asian spices, along with a strong mineral quality.  Velvety and bright on entry, then energetic and sweet in the mid-palate, with impressive energy to its black and blue fruit compote flavors.  Very pure on the bright, extremely long finish, which features lingering floral and mineral nuances.  These grapes were harvested on November 5th, 6th and 7th.

89 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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