The 2006 Syrah Cuvee Keltie, a 100% whole cluster Syrah that sees no new oak, is a serious, backward offering meant for long-term aging. Its dense purple color is accompanied by notes of roasted meats, ground pepper, damp earth, truffles, underbrush, and forest floor. This superbly complex, full-bodied wine possesses high tannins as well as surprisingly fine acidity despite an elevated technical pH of 3.93. Drink this intriguing, complex Syrah over the next 10-12 years.

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Cool climate western Sonoma Syrah at its best! Not decanted, this was very open and complex only 30 minutes in after being opened. Indeed a new world wine, but absolutely nodding heavily at the Northern Rhone, fermented with the stems on! Nose: Cracked pepper, black berry, camphor, black currant, some violets, and a little bit of a roast beef note. Palate: Medium, to full bodied, however very light on the palate. Pepper, savory black currant and black berry, meaty undertones, very long and persistent on the palate. Great acidity and firm tannins give freshness and structure, a beaute!