Dragonette Cellars
Seven Syrah
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
On the nose, the wine displays complex, multi-fruit aromas beginning with blackberry, then moving into raspberry, late season strawberry, and rhubarb pie, complimented by spices and fragrant herbs such as pine, anise, fennel seed, nutmeg, mulling spices, cinnamon, mint, and hints of citrus and citrus flowers along with dark violets. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and richly flavored, yet taut and suave, as complex black and blue fruits mingle with high toned raspberry and ripe pomegranate, fresh mint and bay leaf, pine needles, and tar. The flavors are supported by fine tannins, citrus tinged acidity and a refreshing stone/granite minerality which gives the wine a long finish now and promises further development over the next several years.
On the nose, the wine displays complex, multi-fruit aromas beginning with blackberry, then moving into raspberry, late season strawberry, and rhubarb pie, complimented by spices and fragrant herbs such as pine, anise, fennel seed, nutmeg, mulling spices, cinnamon, mint, and hints of citrus and citrus flowers along with dark violets. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and richly flavored, yet taut and suave, as complex black and blue fruits mingle with high toned raspberry and ripe pomegranate, fresh mint and bay leaf, pine needles, and tar. The flavors are supported by fine tannins, citrus tinged acidity and a refreshing stone/granite minerality which gives the wine a long finish now and promises further development over the next several years.
1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2015
Final wine of the even. A nice light blend. Raisins. Pepper.
Final wine of the even. A nice light blend. Raisins. Pepper.
Dec 25th, 2015Took about 2hrs to come around. Tannins got fine and beautiful. Could use a few years.
Took about 2hrs to come around. Tannins got fine and beautiful. Could use a few years.
Feb 20th, 2015
Eh. Scott, Nat, Jeff, Christmas. From hitimes
Eh. Scott, Nat, Jeff, Christmas. From hitimes
Dec 27th, 2015
Sparkling golden color, nose of pear & apple, clean full body of pear & lime notes long clean finish
Sparkling golden color, nose of pear & apple, clean full body of pear & lime notes long clean finish
Nov 23rd, 2015Probably one to follow over a few hours rather than in a tasting room
Probably one to follow over a few hours rather than in a tasting room
Jul 4th, 2015
surprisingly light bodied & fragrant w berry & flower notes, went well w pork & veal dishes.
surprisingly light bodied & fragrant w berry & flower notes, went well w pork & veal dishes.
May 28th, 2015
Well made if not overly complex Syrah. Perhaps age will improve this wine but right now, somewhat two dimensional.
Well made if not overly complex Syrah. Perhaps age will improve this wine but right now, somewhat two dimensional.
May 6th, 2015