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Wine: David Bruce: Petite Syrah “Shell Creek Vineyard”

Price Range: $25-$50

This vineyard is a marvel of consistency and quality. With a signature of blueberries in the nose, and hints of spices and mint beneath, the wine manages to be both powerful and refined. The limited extraction of tannin keeps the palate soft and approachable making it quite pleasant in its youth.The wide array of flavors match with foods that might overwhelm a simpler wine,but expect it to surprise you with versatility and pair with lighter meals just as well as hearty ones.The supple texture and balance in the wine should allow aging for up to five years, but is also drinking extremely well now.

Additional Information

Varietal Syrah
Country United States
Region

California

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Vineyard

David Bruce

David Bruce Winery has earned an international reputation throughout its nearly four decades for its dedication to producing the greatest pinot noir in the world.

In pursuit of this goal, the winery has adhered to traditional European winemaking practices that trace their lineage back to the early pioneers of winemaking in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley. David Bruce Winery has also been at the forefront of efforts to develop innovative new methods that have changed the face of winemaking in California.

Tasting Notes

This vineyard is a marvel of consistency and quality. With a signature of blueberries in the nose, and hints of spices and mint beneath, the wine manages to be both powerful and refined. The limited extraction of tannin keeps the palate soft and approachable making it quite pleasant in its youth.The wide array of flavors match with foods that might overwhelm a simpler wine,but expect it to surprise you with versatility and pair with lighter meals just as well as hearty ones.The supple texture and balance in the wine should allow aging for up to five years, but is also drinking extremely well now.

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