92 points Robert Parker: "Syrah has done well in this climate, and the 2004 Syrah Eisele Vineyard is a more elegant, lighter-styled wine than I thought from tasting it last year. It is still well-delineated with a dark ruby/purple color, floral and blackberry notes, a subtle peppery touch and a hint of meat. The wine is pretty and does include a small percentage of Viognier in the blend (usually around 3-4%). Unfortunately, the production of this wine is only around 300-400 cases. (Dec 2007)"
92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(includes 4% co-fermented viognier) Good deep ruby-red color. Wild, nuanced nose offers black raspberry, mocha, violet, graphite, minerals and bacon fat, with a captivating suggestion of Asian spices. Lush, sweet and superconcentrated, with a creaminess of texture giving the wine an added measure of refinement. There's just enough energy here to maintain freshness, not to mention the undercurrent of minerality that runs through all of the Araujo reds. Finishes broad, rich and chocolatey, with substantial tannins. (May/Jun 2008)"
92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(includes 4% co-fermented viognier) Good deep ruby-red color. Wild, nuanced nose offers black raspberry, mocha, violet, graphite, minerals and bacon fat, with a captivating suggestion of Asian spices. Lush, sweet and superconcentrated, with a creaminess of texture giving the wine an added measure of refinement. There's just enough energy here to maintain freshness, not to mention the undercurrent of minerality that runs through all of the Araujo reds. Finishes broad, rich and chocolatey, with substantial tannins. (May/Jun 2008)"
| Product SKU | 354058 |
| Producer | Araujo |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Appellation | Calistoga |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 96% Syrah, 4% Viognier |
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