Tasting Notes
Selby Syrah is blended in France’s famous and traditional Côte Rôtie style of the Rhone region. The addition of Viognier results in a soft wine that is stylistically fragrant, complex and elegant yet rich and full-bodied.
2005 Selby Syrah |
Sonoma County |
“It’s the best of all worlds when it comes to red wine: It’s spicy, smoky, toasty, fruity, heady and enthralling. It goes with the food I love, as well as on its own. I’m not sure there’s anything better than a big glass of Syrah, a slice of Cambozola cheese, a baguette and a great book. Except maybe a second glass of Syrah.”
- Susie Selby
PROFILE |
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| Appellation: | Sonoma County |
| Vineyards/Blend: | R Bar N Vineyard, Russian River Valley; Olson Family Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley. |
| Brix at Harvest: | 26 |
| Harvest Date: | October 2005 |
| Alcohol: | 15% |
| Other Notes: | This rich, dark and deep wine had three years of barrel aging to soften the tannins and extract as much fruit and spice as possible. Flavors of cassis, plum and black cherry are combined with spicy overtones of nutmeg, clove and tobacco. |
| Bottled: | January 2008 |
| Cases Produced: | 550 |
| Release Date: | March 2008 |
| Price: | $24 |
| Crtical Praise | Not yet Reviewed |
Current Vintages
2006 Dave Selby Reserve Chardonnay