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2008 Failla Estate Vineyard Syrah

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Latest Sale Price

February 13, 2022 - $38

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RATINGS

91Robert M. Parker Jr.

Very concentrated with abundant tannin... It exhibits sweet blackberry, cassis, and cherry notes intermixed with hints of camphor, tar, tapenade, and damp earth.

91+ Stephen Tanzer

Brooding, wild aromas of black raspberry, coffee, leather and game... Then sweet, dense and powerfully structured, combining very strong material with a big load of tannins.

90Wine Enthusiast

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross-Seaview

Sonoma County is not an AVA, but it is a commonly used informal designation for wines made outside of more specific AVAs within Sonoma, which is a large wine producing region just west of Napa Valley. Though Sonoma is often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbor Napa Valley, it has a long history of wine production. The area specialized in jug wine until the mid-20th century, when Sonoma producers took a cue from Napa and started improving quality. Unlike Napa, where Cabernet Sauvignon is king, Sonoma specialized in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, though excellent Cabs are produced too. There are at present 16 AVAs within Sonoma County, and, like much of the West Coast of the United States, new AVAs are created in Sonoma County with regularity. Some Sonoma appellations, such as the Russian River Valley, are renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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.