90 Points, Gold Medal- American Fine Wine Competition
Serve with hearty pasta dishes, roasted pork, grilled salmon, Tandoori chicken, Ossobucco, grilled steaks and charcuterie.
VINEYARD
Unti Vineyards is located in the heart of the Dry Creek Valley. The Unti family practices organic,sustainable, and biodynamic farming for all of their vineyards on their 60-acre property.
VINTAGE
The 2015 vintage is made with fruit from the Creek side block at Unti Vineyards. In 2015, the long warm days allowed the fruit to ripen, while coastal cooling in the evening enabled the grapes to mature slowly and retain their acid and balance, making a vibrant fruit forward Syrah.
Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Vineyard: Unti Vineyards
Blend: 100% Syrah
Harvested: September 10, 2015
Bottled: March 7, 2019
Winemaker: Michael Muscardini
Alcohol: 14.9%
Cases Produced: 395
90 Points
Ruby-plum core with a light purple rim in the glass. The palate opens with cranberry, cherry fruit and wood spice dominate. Cherry and plum notes pump through with a medium-bodied texture. Smooth tannins and soft finish showcase its layered complexity.
92 Points
Aromas of red raspberry, jammed dark fruit, cinnamon spice and clove. Hints of sliced ripe plum, black tea and lavender oil adds to its complexity. Flavors of blueberry, elderberry, and cranberry are enhanced with oak spice and baking notes from the barrels. These flavors marry with soft tannins for a long and mouthwatering finish.
92 Points
Juicy blackberries and black cherries accented by mint and chocolate. Full-bodied, deeply colored, with a hint of white pepper, dried herbs and toasted bread. Delivers a substantial mid-palate of dark fruits, black tea, baked cherry, fruit preserves and licorice. Sophisticated and sumptuous. A great example of the varietal, brooding with depth and complexity. Notes of toast and oak, with integrated tannins and textural polish on the finish.
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