Big House Red Syrah Blend 2008

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California, United States
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Natalie's Score: 87/100 Community Score: 4.4/5 Community Reviews: 3 Add My Review Product #: 308999 Wine Type: Red Wine Add to my...CellarFavouritesShopping ListWish ListWine Lists	Price: $11.95 Alcohol: 13.5% Drink: 2010-2014 Sweetness: Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Big House Winery Agent: Mark Anthony Brands
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Tasting note:

Smoky black cherries with a sprinkling of pepper and earth. Robust, smooth and delicious. Great balance and loads of flavour. Bring it on! Food matches: grilled meats, lasagna Bolognese, grilled vegetables.

Reviewed July 20, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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2008 was a hot and smoky year in Soledad. This Big House Red lives up to that old Fruit Bomb moniker that you’ve come to expect. It starts with a nose full of loganberries and raspberries, with hints of leather and spices. The palate is clean, exhibiting flavors of cranberries, roses, and a touch of rhubarb. This finish lingers, with flavors of vanilla, and a touch of smoke. The grapes underwent a cold soak for a couple of days, then were fermented at 60°-65°F. Portions of the blend underwent malolactic fermentation and barrel aging in mostly French and American neutral oak. Please note the price above is the LCBO price - in BC the price is $12.99.

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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