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Brassfield 2011 Syrah
Winery: Brassfield
Grape(s): 100% Syrah
Region: Lake County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 40-45

Review:
Fragrances of blackberries, raspberries, and plums interweave with hints of pepper and thyme on the nose. The palate delivers flavors of blackberry, plum, and strawberry that unfold into nuances of pepper, dark chocolate, and minerals. Hearty, complex, and rich, it's a fine example of California Syrah. Only 93 cases were made.
Rating: 91

Fore Family Vineyards 2011 GSM Blend
Winery: Fore Family Vineyards
Grape(s): 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 10% Mouvedre
Region: Lake County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 30-35

Review:
Aromas of blackberries, cherries, and plums meld with notes of pepper and earth on the nose. Flavors of bramble fruit and cherry come together with suggestions of smoked meat and spice on the palate. Supple and lively, fans of California Rhone-style blends will enjoy this wine. 120 cases produced.
Rating: 90

Sol Rouge 2010 Petite Sirah
Winery: Sol Rouge
Grape(s): 100% Petite Sirah
Region: Lake County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 30-35

Review:
A bouquet of blackberries, cherries, dark chocolate, and clove rises up from a glass. Flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and cherry meld with hints of sweet spice and coffee on the palate. A lush, rich wine that very nice structure, fans of smooth, supple reds will enjoy this bottle very much. Just 75 cases produced.
Rating: 92

Sol Rouge 2010 Syrah
Winery: Sol Rouge
Grape(s): 100% Syrah
Region: Lake County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 30-35

Review:
Aromatics of plums and blackberries meld with suggestions of sweet spice, mocha, and oak on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of blackberry, plum, and black cherry that unfold into notes of all-spice, cocoa, and cedar. A rich, velvety red with concentrated dark fruit that supple tannins, it has the goods to stand of to lamb or steak now, but will also improve with time in the cellar. 150 cases produced.
Rating: 91