Valdez Family Winery - Landy Vineyard Petite Syrah 2007 (750ml) Ceohalonia

Valdez Family Winery - Landy Vineyard Petite Syrah 2007 (750ml) CeohaloniaCritical Acclaim 96 points Wine Spectator Extraordinary and powerful, with a mouthful of tannins, dense and extracted, delivering gobs of cassis, framboise and dark berry syrup flavors. Details of licorice, smoke, date, spice box and clove add plenty of interest, with a long, intense finish.

pleasant finish reveals notes of dried herbs

A large proportion of the grapes chosen for his cuvée come from such plots

While California Sauvignon Blancs are often fruit-forward

with peach and almond flavors

Malolactic Fermentación was completed during the month of November

This wine is very quaffable now and will benefit from cellaring for the next 10 years

The power of the clay

edges sanded down thanks to a smattering of winter rains

Reveals clove and apple wood smoke that add depth and warmth

Aromas of citrus blossom

D91Decanter

elegant and lacy on the palate