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Estimate: $200
2cm, very lightly wrinkled capsule, adhesive stained neck tag, handwritten notation on neck tag, heavily stained, lightly torn, very lightly scuffed label.
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"A vivid, lush, international-style Syrah from the RhĂ´ne Valley, polished and lavishly oaked, stuffed with ripe flavors of plums, prunes, chocolate and toast. Firm tannins dominate the texture now, but this wine should smooth out and gain in complexity given some time in the cellar."
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"A vivid, lush, international-style Syrah from the RhĂ´ne Valley, polished and lavishly oaked, stuffed with ripe flavors of plums, prunes, chocolate and toast. Firm tannins dominate the texture now, but this wine should smooth out and gain in complexity given some time in the cellar."
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The world's most influential fine-wine producer and the benchmark for Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Rhone. Its appellation (AOC) system codifies geography, grape and method, and its wines set the global standard for age-worthiness and terroir expression.
Spans the Syrah-driven northern crus of Cote-Rotie and Hermitage and the Grenache-based blends of the warmer south, led by Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Its wines are known for power, spice and warmth.
Produces some of the world's most powerful and long-lived Syrah from a single granite hill, yielding dense, structured reds and rich whites.
Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a red grape valued for deep color, dark-fruit flavors and a savory, spicy character. Blackberry and plum are common, often accompanied by violet, black pepper and smoked-meat notes. Its wines range from fragrant, medium-bodied expressions to rich, full-bodied reds, with structure and texture shaped by climate, vineyard site and winemaking. France's northern Rhône Valley is a benchmark for Syrah, with appellations such as Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage and Cornas showcasing its aromatic complexity and structure. In Australia, where it is usually labeled Shiraz, the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale are known for generous fruit and depth, while cooler regions can produce more restrained, peppery styles. The two names refer to the same grape and do not by themselves guarantee a particular style. Syrah is made both on its own and in blends, including combinations with Grenache and Mourvèdre. Some producers also co-ferment it with a little Viognier. Structured examples can develop additional savory complexity with age, while many wines are crafted for enjoyment in their youth. This combination of fruit, spice and versatility gives Syrah a distinctive identity across a wide range of regions and styles.