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Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Syrah 2013 Wine Review

Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Syrah 2013

Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Syrah 2013

Alexander Valley, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $22.95

Drink: 2015-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Alexander Valley Vineyards

Agent: The Small Winemakers Collection

Natalie's Score: 90/100

This supple, smooth Californian Syrah sources grapes from the winery's Wetzel Family Estate vineyard. Rich and full-bodied with aromas of black plum and some dark spice. Pair with lamb and rosemary.

Syrah food pairings: grilled meats or long slow braises of beef, lamb or poultry liberally seasoned with thyme, rosemary and garlic.

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This Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Syrah 2013 was reviewed on October 23, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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2013 was another outstanding vintage, with an almost perfect growing season, great yields and superb fruit flavors. The warm winter and spring resulted in uniform ripening and excellent quality in the grapes. Overall, there were fewer hot and cold spikes than recent vintages, the sugar levels were able to develop evenly and flavors developed more quickly.
The Syrah and Viognier ripened together in 2013, so the two grapes were harvested the same day, de-stemmed, then cold soaked together, retaining the bright berry flavors and stabilizing the color. The wine was aged for 15 months in French Oak barrels. Winemaker Kevin Hall added 4% Mouvedre for texture and tannic structure and 4% Grenache for fruitiness.
This lush wine has floral aromas of violets, dark fruits, dark chocolate and vanilla. There are rich flavors of blackberry jam, black cherry, and vanilla with silky tannins and a long structured finish.

Source: Winery (Alexander Valley Vineyards)

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