Reviews & Ratings

2018 Flanagan Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Bennett Valley"

Winery: Flanagan

Vintage: 2018

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Bennett Valley"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 100% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Bennett Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $75

Cases produced: 343

KWG Score: 93 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: June 21, 2020

Wine Review: This Syrah from Flanagan is murky dark purple colored with indigo edges. It opens with a smoked meat and blackberry bouquet with faint hints of blueberry, oak and baking spices. On the palate, this wine is medium to full bodied, slightly acidic, smooth and polished. The flavor profile is a tasty smoked meat and black licorice blend with notes of black cherry, blackberry, Baker’s chocolate and black pepper. The finish is dry and its tannins build-up and stick around for quite a while. This Syrah would benefit from some decanting in the near term. I would pair it with a Norwegian smoked salmon or a cowboy ribeye steak. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Flavor profile: white pepper, black cherry, & bay leaf.

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