
90POINTS
16½/20







Matanzas Creek Syrah 2000
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, United StatesSpicy, peppery, sweaty saddle nose with blackberry, smoky cassis aromas streaked with game, tobacco and smoked pepper scents in the background. Rich, round and supple on entry with earthy, black pepper, black cherry flavours and a spicy, meaty, minty finish. Round and elegant, will be best in a year or two.Tasted: 17 February 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $56.50 | 750ml | Specialty |
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah