2010 Carlisle Bennett Valley Syrah

Purchase 2010 Carlisle Bennett Valley Syrah

Winery Notes

Very dark crimson purple.  Nearly opaque.  Explosive aromas of blackberry, graphite, and spring flowers.  Really blossoms with air.  The wine enters smoothly, displaying plenty of black and blue fruit with a note of violet.  Quite suave and sophisticated on the palate with caressing tannins on the finish.  A beautifully balanced cool-climate Syrah that has a long, long life ahead of it.  Optimum drinking should be 2015 to 2025.

Critical Acclaim

"Inky ruby. An explosively perfumed bouquet evokes dark berry preserves, black tea, licorice and smoky Indian spices. Lush, palate-staining black and blue fruit flavors show noteworthy intensity and focus and pick up a floral pastille nuance with air. Finishes broad and sweet, leaving smoke and licorice notes behind.   " – 92 Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine

Purchase 2010 Carlisle Bennett Valley Syrah