Name: 2004 Bonny Doon Vineyard Syrah Le Pousseur
Producer: Bonny Doon Vineyard
Region: USA, California, Central Coast
Classification: N/A
Type: Red Wine
Variety: Syrah
Year/Vintage: 2004
Bottle Size: 750ml
Purchased: $18.99, Kroger (March 2009)
Date Logged: 04/03/2009
Pairing(s): pizza
My Rating: 3-1/2 Stars
An interesting wine and a bit surprising. The nose was full of spice, especially bell peppers and sort of an orange-curry mixture. A little hot on the palate, and really big tannins. Unfortunately, it sort of overwhelmed the pizza I paired with it. I think it would have much better matched against a beef stew or steak. Be that as it may, it had enough subtle textures of leather and minty spice to be interesting enough on its own. A little pricey, but then again it could indeed be compared to a $25-30 Chateauneuf de Pape, and the bottle has a really nice label, so maybe worth the dollars.
An interesting wine and a bit surprising. The nose was full of spice, especially bell peppers and sort of an orange-curry mixture. A little hot on the palate, and really big tannins. Unfortunately, it sort of overwhelmed the pizza I paired with it. I think it would have much better matched against a beef stew or steak. Be that as it may, it had enough subtle textures of leather and minty spice to be interesting enough on its own. A little pricey, but then again it could indeed be compared to a $25-30 Chateauneuf de Pape, and the bottle has a really nice label, so maybe worth the dollars.
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