- 2001 Melville Syrah Estate - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Rita Hills (5/2/2007)
With all the negative notes I don't imagine there are many more bottles of this floating around, but let me tell you this is in a good spot. Make no mistake, this is a food wine. The fruits aren't overpowering, they compliment; the acidity doesn't hide behind a ton of RS, it stands up and cuts through the food (in this case, roasted chicken). Any oak, and I'd be surprised if this got a heavy hit of new oak, has intergated nicely. Give it a couple hours of air and 15 minutes in the frigo before serving. (90 pts.)
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