2012 Syrah

Planted in 1999, Cedar Creek's Syrah is a Noir clone originating from the Northern Rhone region of France. Dark violet, blackberry & lifted raspberry bouquet prevail, often with rosemary and allspice notes. This wine rejuvenates your senses! As it opens rich leather & spicy black pepper become obvious. Enjoy sniffing and swirling this wine in front of your fireplace or on your porch before indulging in the first sip! Gold Medal awarded in the SF Chronicle Wine Competition in a class of over 700 wines where only 3 Golds were awarded. Awards: GOLD Medal San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition, Double Gold and Best of Class-El Dorado Co Fair, Gold Medal-Amador County Fair, Voted Best Syrah of Sierra Foothills and a “Must Try” by Wine Enthusiast. Food Pairings: Our robust 2012 Estate Syrah is the perfect match for bold foods like wild game, savory meats and heavy vegetables. Strong foods like barbecues and roasts can elevate the subtle flavors of our 2012 Syrah. Viti