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2014 Wilde Farm Cardiac Hill Syrah

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased at retail

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RATINGS

94Wine Enthusiast

...doesn't hold back in flavor or complexity. Gamy manure and white pepper mingle on the nose before opening the way to sultry, brooding waves of spicy, tangy orange and plum. This wine is pretty and powerful at the same time, while riding a low-wave of alcohol.

92The Wine Advocate

...notes of red currants, crushed blackberries and mulberries with garrigue, roses, underbrush and Sichuan pepper nuances. Medium-bodied and elegantly styled in the mouth, it has gorgeous velvety tannins and and refreshing herbal notes intermingling with understated red and black berry flavors, finishing long and savory.

REGION

United States, California, North Coast, Bennett Valley

North Coast AVA includes California’s most prestigious sub-appellations and vineyards. The three million acre area includes vineyards in six counties north of San Francisco and nearly 50 sub-appellations. The Napa Valley and Sonoma County AVAs are just two of the renowned sub-appellations included in the North Coast designation, which also includes the AVAs Diamond Mountain District, Howell Mountain, Oakville, Stag’s Leap and Rutherford, which are all among the most acclaimed wine producing districts in California. The North Coast AVA designation is generally used for wines made by blending grapes grown in several counties or AVAs. The appellation includes part of the counties of Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Marin, Solano and Lake.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.

VINTAGE

2014 Wilde Farm Cardiac Hill Syrah