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Gayda Syrah 2013 Wine Review

Gayda Syrah 2013

Gayda Syrah 2013

Pays D'oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $14.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Gayda

Agent: Univins and Spirits Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A gorgeous southern French red wine from the Languedoc region. Very expressive and aromatic with lovely replays of violets, fleshy blackberry and black pepper on the nose and palate. OTHER: COURTNEY FLOOD rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review: A very expressive wine at a terrific value. Dark cherry and plum with a hint of herbal mint and a dusting of black pepper. Serve with a hearty meal (braised meat or mushrooms), but don't over-pepper your dish as it will bring out too much spice in the wine. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: VALÉRIE DUFOUR - ACCREDITED SOMMELIER rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review: Interesting nose with some aromas of lilies, "fumier" and cranberries. The paper from the Syrah is dominant in the mouth. A pretty nice affordable well-crafted wine. Two thumbs up! Like drinking a ray of light. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: CRAIG KUZIEMSKY rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review Cranberry and earth on the nose. Cherry, plum and oak on the palate. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: MATT STEEVES - CERTIFIED SOMMELIER rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review: Dark cherry, plum, spice, pepper, and chocolate covered raisins. Palate shows cherry, mulberry, clove, and pepper. Enjoy with charcuterie. Tasted February 2015. 87+ points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: TERRY JEANS rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review: Cherries, spice, and dark fruit on the nose. Some nice fruit and pepper flavours, with medium acid and tannins. A full-bodied wine from the south of France that is good value for the type of Syrah. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: JANE STAPLES - CERTIFIED SOMMELIER rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review: Inky dark red fruit on the nose. Graphite, ripe dark plums, forest floor elements and smoky oak on the palate. Smoky finish. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: Domaine Gayda creates delicious, accessible, plush red wines at affordable prices. Owners Tim Ford and Anthony Record also built a restaurant and winery tasting room. Winemaker, Vincent Chansault, is very respected in the Languedoc. Gayda's vines are among the oldest in the region and will be certified organic soon. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: Aromas of cherry, mulberry, black pepper and dark fruit with a lifted floral tone. Red fruit and pepper in the mouth. An expressive wine that delivers great value. (VINTAGES panel, June 2015)

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This Gayda Syrah 2013 was reviewed on February 8, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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A gorgeous southern French red wine from the Languedoc region. Very expressive and aromatic with lovely replays of violets, fleshy blackberry and black pepper on the nose and palate. - Community Wine Reviews

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