2008 Bevan Cellars Syrah Richard Frahm Cuvée

Estate: Bevan Cellars
Region: Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, North Coast, California, United States of America
Vineyard: De Crescenzo Vineyard

Tasting Note:September 5, 2017

Third night on the Allure of the Seas and back at Chops Grille. Fourth wine out of the case we brought on board.

Deep and dark purplish red. Thick and powerful nose with layers of roasted meats, black olives, spices, petrol, dark berries and tobacco leaves. More nuances kept coming out as it had time to breathe. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Voluptuous palate with layers of cola, black tea, cinnamon and juicy black berries. A touch of heat in the undertones. Delicious and powerful syrah with a lot of time left in it.

Only 48 cases produced.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2029.

Rating:

94 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Purchased from a friend for $51.00.

Bevan Cellars, Syrah/Shiraz, Red Wine, Richard Frahm Cuvée, De Crescenzo Vineyard, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, North Coast, California, California Wine Month, United States of America, Cult Winemaker, Cult WineGreg Ballington2008, Bevan Cellars, Russell Bevan, Cult Winemaker, Cult Wine, Syrah/Shiraz, Richard Frahm Cuvée, De Crescenzo Vineyard, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, North Coast, United States of America, California, California Wine Month, Red Wine, Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean, $$, 94 Points, Chops Grille, September 2017Comment