2009 Jaffurs Santa Barbara County Syrah 750ml

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The 2009 Santa Barbara County Syrah combines fruit from most of the vineyards that the winery work's with (Tierra Alta, Larner, and Verna’s vineyards). More than a sum of its parts, it is dark and rich. This year’s vintage has a little Petite Sirah blended in to add power and complexity. It is a serious wine that is approachable in its youth. Sharing the same farming and winemaking techniques as the wineries designated vineyard wines, it is a wine of great complexity and of great value.

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Ratings 93JS 92RP

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2009 Jaffurs Santa Barbara County Syrah 750ml

This is a very strong showing from Rhone specialist Craig Jaffurs. The Syrahs in particular are outstanding. In 2009 the Syrahs were picked between October 5 and November 4 illustrating just how long the harvest can stretch in Santa Barbara. The straight Santa Barbara County is an excellent starting point, and easily one of the best values readers will find in California Syrah. -RP

ROBERT PARKER RATING: 92

ROBERT PARKER REVIEW: The 2009 Syrah is a gorgeous entry-level wine loaded with blackberries, blueberries, licorice and herbs. It shows lovely depth and roundness to match some of its more powerful tendencies. A few barrels of Petite Sirah add layers of muscle, yet this remains an exceptionally polished wine at its level, not to mention a fabulous value. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020.

JAMES SUCKLING RATING: 93

JAMES SUCKLING REVIEW: I was really impressed with the balance of fruit and firm yet silky tannins, and plenty of dark fruits and spices. In structure, it reminds me of an excellent red from the northern Rhone. It's a bargain at around $25 a bottle!