2015 Catoctin Breeze Vineyard Syrah

Estate: Catoctin Breeze Vineyard

Region: Catoctin, Maryland, United States of America

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Tasting Note:December 29, 2017


Deep ruby red. Love the nose on this bottle, tons of caramel, cinnamon, spices, black and blue berries. Very different on the palate with medium tannins (5/10) and medium bodied. Notes of black berries, herbs, spices and twigs on the palate. Very dry with a medium plus finish.

Made up of 100% Syrah and aged in 100% American oak on the lees. Only 48 cases produced. Two extra barrels are left for additional time for their Reserve bottligngs.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2022.

Rating:

88 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Sample provided by estate. Release price is $32.00.

 
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard, Catoctin, Maryland, United States of America, Syrah/Shiraz, Red WineGreg BallingtonCatoctin Breeze Vineyard, Maryland, Catoctin, 2015, Syrah/Shiraz, 88 Points, $$, December 2017, Red Wine, Mike Lentini, United States of AmericaComment