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Tasting Notes for Cali Central Coast Syrah

 


 

Qupe - Central Coast - 2007
Retails at $17
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B+
Aroma:   Slightly Smoked, Spice Box, Red Fruits
Taste:   Cherry, Cranberry
Body:   Light to Medium
Finish:   Light Cracked Pepper

Recommendation:   Solid Buy.


McPrice Myers - Larner Vineyard - 2007

Retails at $36
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B+/A-
Aroma:  Spice Bomb - Berry Compote
Taste:  Spice, Dark Fruit, Dark Chocolate
Body:  Full - Tannic
Finish:  Long Spice

Recommendation:  Buy it...McPrice is Right!!!


Herman Story - White Hawk Vineyard - 2007

Retails at $32
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B+/A-
Aroma:  Loamy Earth, Brooding 
Taste:   Fruity, Oaky Spice, Choco-Mocha
Body:   Full, Firm Tannins
Finish:   Long Mocha

Recommendation:   Buy it...Coffee lovers dream!


Terry Hoage Vineyards - The Hedge -2006

Retails at $ 45
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B+
Aroma: Floral component, Earthy, Smokey Spice  
Taste:   Integrated Fruit & Spice, More pepper than heat
Body:   Full Bodied
Finish:   Fruit stays with the spice

Recommendation:   Buy it...Beautifully balanced!