The 2005 Alesia Fairview Vineyard Syrah is just plain delicious. The 2005 vintage allowed the mineral complexity of Fairview’s decomposed granitic soils to take center stage in an uncommon Syrah of balance, perfectly ripe fresh fruit, and layered soil-driven complexity. Rated 90 points by the Wine Spectator: "A stylish wine, mixing taut, spicy, beefy wild berry flavors with fresh earth and pepper. Has ripe, integrated tannins and a lon...
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The 2005 Alesia Fairview Vineyard Syrah is just plain delicious. The 2005 vintage allowed the mineral complexity of Fairview’s decomposed granitic soils to take center stage in an uncommon Syrah of balance, perfectly ripe fresh fruit, and layered soil-driven complexity.
Rated 90 points by the Wine Spectator: "A stylish wine, mixing taut, spicy, beefy wild berry flavors with fresh earth and pepper. Has ripe, integrated tannins and a long, engaging finish. Drink now through 2012. 300 cases made. -- James Laube"
