2005 Copain Syrah Brosseau Vineyard

The 2005 Syrah Brosseau tastes like a top Hermitage, with notes of crushed rocks, acacia flowers, blackberry, and cassis, and hints of truffles and herbs. With minerality and impressive delineation, the wine obviously reflects the granite soils of this region of California. It is already accessible, but give it another year or so of bottle age, and drink it over the following decade. Previously recommended: 2004 Syrah Eaglepoint Ranch (92+), 2004 Syrah Garys’ Vineyard (94), 2004 Syrah Hawk’s Butte (92+), 2004 Syrah James Berry Vineyard (96), 2004 Syrah Madder Lake (91), 2004 Syrah Thompson Vineyard (95). Tel. (707) 541-7474; Fax (707) 541-7575