2007 Spice Route Syrah Flagship

The 2007 Flagship Syrah exhibited some excessive ripeness on the aromatics with touches of prune and raisin. The palate is sweet and very ripe on the entry. It just feels overdone in the winery with layers of creme de cassis and blueberry, but the finish is missing delineation and clarity. This is a rather laboured Syrah trying too hard to impress, when there are plenty of less expensive, more enjoyable wines from Spice Route. Drink now-2016. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802.