Good to know; the Californian Syrah wine with the most ratings on Vivino costs
Winery | The Hess Collection |
|---|---|
Grapes | Shiraz/Syrah |
Region | Mendocino County |
Wine style | Californian Syrah |
Alcohol content | 14.3% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Ripe fruit flavors of huckleberry, boysenberry and plum, are complemented on the palate by rich dark chocolate. Velvety tannins complement the fruit, creating a plush mouthfeel. The fruit flavors repeat for a long, lingering finish. |
Californian Syrah certainly isn't a wine for the meek. This bold, spicy wine typically has heaps of raspberry, black fruit and heady levels of alcohol.
Syrah is relatively new to California, yet it's taken extremely well to the climate. It loves long periods of sunshine, and the heat of the Central Coast AVA.
Originating in the Rhone Valley, Syrah was first planted en masse in California in the ...
