2004 Jeff Cohn Cellars Syrah A La Cave
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Bright, saturated ruby. Slightly stewy aromas of blackberry, camphor and mint. Sweet, slightly exotic dark berry flavors show a faint overripe/underripe character but avoid coming off as cooked. Offers good texture and peppery length. Tannins are ripe, but there's also a slight dryness on the back.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The opaque ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Syrah a la Cave exhibits abundant quantities of black cherries, smoke, and tapenade characteristics, medium to full body, more flesh and richness than the California Cuvee, and a hint of oak. With good underlying acidity as well as freshness, it can be consumed over the next 3-5 years. Kudos to Jeff Cohn for another brilliant line-up. Previously recommended: 2003 Cuvee Isabelle Rhodes Vineyard (92), 2003 Petite Syrah Frediani Vineyard (92+), 2003 Syrah Caldwell Vineyard (91), 2003 Syrah California Cuvee (89), 2003 Syrah Fess Parker Vineyard (90), 2003 Syrah Philary Vineyard (90+), 2003 Syrah Rockpile Vineyard Hailey’s Reserve (93+), 2003 Zinfandel Arrowhead Vineyard (92), 2003 Zinfandel Iron Hill Vineyard (94). Tel 510-465-5900; Fax 510-465-5901