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Arrowood Syrah "Saralee's Vineyard" 2001

Varietal

Syrah

Appellation

Sonoma, Russian River

Style

Red

Price

$

36

WOW Rating

97

Date Reviewed

12/1/2007

Being an unfined/unfiltered blend of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier, this red offers exotic notes of pepper, leather, intense blackberry, cassis, toasty oak influence and earthy tar.

"Arrowood wines are crafted from grapes sourced exclusively from important vineyards in Sonoma County. The broad array of flavors provided by the diverse viticultural areas, Sonoma, Dry Creek, Russian River, Knights and Alexander Valleys and Los Carneros, allow my husband (winemaker Richard Arrowood) to layer flavors based on the characteristics that each vineyard delivers," says co-founder Alis Demers Arrowood.

"Richard has been making wine in Sonoma County for more than three decades and thrives on the artistic freedom offered by the vineyards in these distinct appellations. Our 'non-interventional' approach to winemaking enhances what Mother Nature provides and our judicious use of oak-aging results in wines that are rich, bold, intense and complex."

To learn more, visit www.arrowoodvineyards.com.

Review by Darryl Beeson

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