2005 Sanguis The Optimist Syrah

RATINGS

91Robert M. Parker Jr.

The dark ruby/purple-hued 2005 Syrah The Optimist possesses a sweet bouquet of blackberries, smoke, espresso roast, chocolate, and earth. Full-bodied, opulent, and voluptuous, with a long, heady finish.

90Vinous / IWC

Pungent dark berry aromas are complicated by a suave bouquet of fresh and dried flowers, vanillin oak, mocha and sandalwood. Sweet and round, with deep but lively blackberry and cassis flavors, supple tannins and an earthy...

REGION

United States, California

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

VINTAGE

2005 Sanguis The Optimist Syrah