2003 Cooper-Garrod Santa Cruz Mountains Finley Vineyard Syrah $24 Syrah, one of my favorite, favorite wines. Same grape variety as Shiraz in Australia. It’s rare to come across a Syrah that is a total disappointment. This one is no different. Syrah is known for its fruit and peppery flavors. This particular wine was neither super fruity nor super spicy but…
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