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Highland Estates Alisos Hills Syrah 2007
Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, Central Coast, California, United StatesAustralian Peter Fraser who makes K-J's high end Australian labels in McLaren Vale is helping out with the Alisos Hills Syrah grown at 700 to 1000 feet above sea level in Los Alamos, Santa Barbara County. The 07 is extremely dark in colour with smoky, floral, red fruit aromas. On the palate the textures are rich and sexy with more black fruit meaty flavours and powerful tannins barrelled in 78 per cent French oak. Ripe dense fruit is the theme throughout. First rate American syrah. Ullom says he's getting great results from growing two extra canes that fool the vine in to thinking grape bunch production is sufficient. The result is smaller berries and when the canes are cut it's too late to do anything but ripen the fruit.Tasted: 04 January 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $47.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Summit Fine Wines |
| AB | $53.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
| ON | $43.00 | 750ml | |
| QC | $43.00 | 750ml |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 293209UPC: 081584002727
