2004 Du MOL Syrah Eddie's Patch
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Bright ruby-red. Perfumed, complex nose melds spicy black raspberry, pepper, flowers, minerals and graphite.Suave in texture and quite fine-grained, with enticing berry flavors supported by substantial dusty but sweet tannins that build on the persistent finish.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2004 Syrah Eddie’s Patch (400 cases) shares an opaque purple color in addition to notes of incense, blackberries, truffles, and spicy wood. It is a huge, dense, cool climate Syrah with a Pinot Noir-like sassafras character. Drink this big, earthy, terroir-driven effort over the next 10-12 years. As I said last year, DuMol is one of my favorite wineries, primarily because of the passion and commitment to quality of owner Kerry Murphy and his winemaker, Andy Smith. Previously recommended: 2003 Chardonnay Chloe (94+), 2003 Chardonnay Isobel (94), 2003 Pinot Noir Finn (93), 2003 Pinot Noir Ryan (90+), 2003 Syrah Eddie’s Patch (95). Tel. (925) 254-8922; Fax (925) 254-8942