Donelan: Wine is a Jourey Not a Destination 2007 Cuvee Christine Syrah Wine
   

Winemaking Notes:

The majority of this hedonistic beauty, the Cuvee Christine, is from our warmer and rockier sites east of the Russian River Valley. Fermented with less stems (about 30%), and aged for one year in more new oak (about 70%) than most of our wines, this tasty drop is ready to rip but will reward as much patience as you are willing to give.

Tasting Note:

Dark purple core with a ruby hue, black raspberry and blackberry dominate the Cuvee Christine with underlying notes of bramble, fennel and black cardamom. Waves of rich, thick, juicy fruit stroke the palate, marked by a bright, fresh and crystal clean finish, thanks to last year's cooler, extended growing season.

2007 Cuvee Christine Syrah Wine
 

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Parker Scores

  2007 90-92
  2006 NR
  2005 95
  2004 90
    2003 100*
   
*reviewed again in October 2009