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2009 Foxen Williamson-Dore Vineyard Syrah

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May 29, 2022 - $26

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RATINGS

94The Wine Advocate

...sweeps across the palate with layers of beautifully delineated dark fruit. White flowers, licorice and blueberries come together...supple, silky finish...

93Wine Enthusiast

...blackberry tart, melted dark chocolate and spicy plum flavors with a touch of funky bacon. You can't help but be impressed by the richness...lush, smooth tannins.

93+ Jeb Dunnuck

A big, meaty Syrah...beautifully spice-driven bouquet of red and black fruits, briar, smoked earth, and spice box aromas... Medium to full-body on the palate, with sweet fruit, notable focus and freshness, and a dry, structured finish..

92Vinous / IWC

Black and blue fruits, violet and smoky oak on the assertively perfumed nose. Lush, sappy and palate-coating, with impressive depth to its blackberry and boysenberry flavors. Picks up notes of cracked pepper, candied flowers and licorice with air and finishes with serious power and smoky persistence.

91Wine Spectator

A touch of mulch and celery are evident in the aroma. Intense and vibrant, with zesty acidity and firm tannins, yet the snappy blueberry and blackberry flavors are persistent, focused and lingering.

REGION

United States, California, South Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley

Santa Ynez Valley AVA is home to more wineries than any other area in Santa Barbara County. The appellation was established in 1983 and it includes a total of 76,800 acres, of which 1,500 acres are vineyards. Chardonnay is the dominant grape in this appellation, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. The appellation runs east and west with temperatures and microclimates changing significantly from warmer in the east to cool by the time the district gets close to the Pacific Ocean. In recent years Rhone-style wines have been successfully made here, and vineyards now are also planted to Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache, Mourvedre and Marsanne.

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.