Best Buy! John Freeman’s bargain Syrah is 100% and hails from Mirage and Waterbrook Estate as well as Yakima Valley sites Canyon Vineyard Ranch and Skyfall, both owned by parent company Precept Wine. There’s a fruit-forward, minimal-oak theme throughout, starting with a nose of Marionberry taffy, red plum, Bing cherry and pipe tobacco. It’s lively on the palate with an easy and spicy approach of cherry juice, elderberry and blueberry with just enough grip to the mild tannin structure. Hints of anise and white pepper add complexity to the back end.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 5,130 cases
Alcohol: 13.4%
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