2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Exposition Three Weill a Way Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Valley, Wine Review

This is 84% Syrah and 16% Viognier from Sonoma. There are three version of this wine which Robert Parker compared to the three Guigal Lala wines from the northern Rhone. Luckily, they were not that expensive back on release. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black raspberries, roasted meats, bacon fat, slight dried flowers, spice and char. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, this seems mature and close to peak. Flavors of black raspberries, slight blueberries, spice, and a hint of earthiness. Long finish. This wine is complex and deep. This is great on its own and would work well with roasted or grilled meats. Drink over the next ten years.

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2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Exposition One Weill Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

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This is part of a three part release that was an homage to the Guigal La La wines of the Northern Rhone. This was my first time trying any of them and they still need a bit more time. Purple in color. The nose has a lot of oak still to work thru. Of course, there is plenty of black raspberry fruit so it should be able to. There is some roasted meat and black pepper as well. On the palate, the oak is also pronounced. Firm tannins. Gobs of black raspberry fruit. Deep but impenetrable. All of that said, it is delicious now, slightly sweet and highly enjoyable on its own. It is more

Heidi Peterson Barrett: Napa's Wine Diva on Winemaking, La Sirena, and the Legacy of Screaming Eagle

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