Name: 2001 Gloria Ferrar Carneros Syrah
Producer: Gloria Ferrar
Region: USA, California, Sonoma, Carneros
Classification: N/A
Type: Red Wine
Variety: Syrah
Year/Vintage: 2001
Bottle Size: 750ml
Purchased: $9.99, PA Wine Store, December 2007
Date Logged: 1/23/2009
Pairing(s): Grilled burgers
My Rating: 4 Stars
A pleasant surprise from the cellar. This wine is a dark, dark garnet color, almost black. It has a really nice, Frenchy nose of dark fruit, cherry cola and hints of leather and smoke. It has a smooth and full feel in the mouth, with complex flavors reminiscent of some much more expensive Rhone valley wines. The front palate is hit with a full spectrum of dark berry fruits, followed by coffee, smoke and peppery flavors. It finishes with some nice strong tannins and lingering fruit that complemented our grilled burgers quite well.
For 10 bucks, this is an excellent buy (a steal actually). The more recent vintages are currently going for around $20. If they are anywhere as nice as this one, then they’re still worth seeking out even at twice the price I paid.
A pleasant surprise from the cellar. This wine is a dark, dark garnet color, almost black. It has a really nice, Frenchy nose of dark fruit, cherry cola and hints of leather and smoke. It has a smooth and full feel in the mouth, with complex flavors reminiscent of some much more expensive Rhone valley wines. The front palate is hit with a full spectrum of dark berry fruits, followed by coffee, smoke and peppery flavors. It finishes with some nice strong tannins and lingering fruit that complemented our grilled burgers quite well.
For 10 bucks, this is an excellent buy (a steal actually). The more recent vintages are currently going for around $20. If they are anywhere as nice as this one, then they’re still worth seeking out even at twice the price I paid.
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