Attributes:
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| Producer: |
Mcmanis Family Vineyards
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| Region: |
California, United States
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| Varietal: |
Syrah / Shiraz
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| Bottle Size: |
750 ML
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2003: WineSpectator Rating: 83
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| Acidity: |
tangy
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| Flavors: |
blueberry, coconut, cola, vanilla
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2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
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| Acidity: |
soft
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| Flavors: |
cherry, coffee, rhubarb
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| Fruit: |
ripe
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2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
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| Acidity: |
fat, soft
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| Body: |
medium body
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| Complexity: |
compact
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| Compliments: |
pleasant
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| Texture: |
thick
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2002: WineSpectator Rating: 86
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| Compliments: |
fragrant
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| Flavors: |
beef, black cherry, cassis, cedar, cola, spicy, toasty oak
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2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
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| Compliments: |
delicious
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| Flavors: |
black cherry, dark fruit, pepper, raspberry, smoky, tobacco
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2002: Tastings Rating: 86
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| Flavors: |
blackberry, earth, earthy
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| Fruit: |
fruity, ripe
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2001: WineSpectator Rating: 86
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| Acidity: |
soft
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| Flavors: |
black cherry, cedar, coconut, wild berry
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2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
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| Acidity: |
soft
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| Complexity: |
rustic
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| Flavors: |
blackberry, pepper, plum, tobacco
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| Fruit: |
ripe
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Food Matches:
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| Cheese:
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Feta, Goat Cheese, Parmesan |
| Fish or Shellfish:
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Tuna, Mahi-Mahi |
| Herbs & Spices:
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Bay Leaf, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme |
| Pasta & Grains:
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Spicy Couscous |
| Poultry & Eggs:
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Coq Au Vin |
| Red Meat:
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Grilled Sausage |
| Sauces:
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Red Wine Sauce |
Originally grown in France’s Northern Rhône Valley (where it is a noble variety) this grape has spread to Australia, California, Washington, Italy and Spain. In the Rhone region this grape produces deeply colored wines with full body and firm tannin, however in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, the wines are lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors for these wines vary as much as their geographical breadth suggests: berries, smoked meat, bell peppers, even tar.
Australian name for the grape known as Syrah in France.
California produces the majority of wine made in the United States. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir dominate the wine production in California, but many other varietials thrive in the California climate. Many fine wines are produced in California using Mediterranean grapes.
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