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2008 Peay Vineyards Syrah La Bruma Estate Sonoma Coast
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93 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2011

Bright purple.  Sexy black raspberry and floral aromas are complicated by smoky minerals, Moroccan spices and a hint of licorice.  Silky, alluringly sweet dark berry flavors pack a serious punch but come off as almost weightless, with tangy minerality adding spine and back-end cut.  Gains weight and power with air and finishes with lingering smokiness and a hint of candied violet.  This clocks in at a low 13.4% alcohol but hardly wants for power, depth or ripeness.

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Syrah

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