Reviews & Ratings

2004 Halter Ranch Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Winery: Halter Ranch

Vintage: 2004

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 76% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre, 8% Grenache, & 2% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $28

Cases produced: 1,279

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: May 7, 2007

Wine Review: This dark purple wine opens with a mild berry bouquet. On the palate, the wine is rich, nicely concentrated and has a good mouthfeel. The wine calls for a big steak off the grill. The finish is dry and nicely prolonged. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our Estate Syrah displays classic varietal aromas of ripe black plum, blackberry and currant fruit with hints of violets, pepper spice, vanilla cream and a subtle roasted meat tone. Its deeply extracted black fruit flavors are complemented by savory spice and black licorice tones that add a zesty note to the wine’s long, rich finish. Enjoy this robust red now with hearty fare or age it another 3-4 years to fully develop it rich, complex flavors.

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