89POINTS
16¼/20
Mission Hill S.L.C. Syrah 2009
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFormidable nose of black cherry, meaty, spicy, saddle leather, vanilla with light garrigue aromas. Ripe and full the fruit is juicy and warm on the palate with glossy tannins. Expect youthful savoury flavours of blueberries, black cherries, spice, meat and coffee flavours. Plenty of fruit will carry this forward over the next two to four years. The Syrah has been aged in French oak barrels for 16.5 months. Cellar two to five years.Tasted: 15 October 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $37.00 | 750ml | winery direct, Mark Anthony stores |
AB | $35.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
MB | $40.00 | 750ml | |
ON | $37.00 | 750ml | consignment - Mark Anthony Brands |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 803650UPC: 776545995742