Notes of: Leather

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Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Savory

Big Basin

Big Basin Rattlesnake Rock Syrah

United States, North Coast California

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Big Basin Rattlesnake Rock Syrah is a premium wine produced by Big Basin Vineyards, a renowned winery located in the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation of California. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Rattlesnake Rock vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and high elevation. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a full-bodied Syrah with intense flavors of dark fruit, black pepper, and spice, balanced by a firm tannic structure and a long, smooth finish. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate bold and complex red wines with a sense of place.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Big Basin Rattlesnake Rock Syrah has a deep, rich bouquet of ripe dark fruit, black pepper and subtle notes of leather, tobacco and brown sugar.On the palate, the wine shows intense flavors of blackberry, fig, cassis and black pepper, supported by firm tannins that add structure and complexity. The finish is long and balanced, with a touch of oak, cedar and spice. Enjoy this bold and flavorful Syrah now or cellar it for a few more years to let it develop even more complexity.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2056

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Big Basin

Region: North Coast California

The North Coast of California boasts some of the most renowned vineyards and wineries in the world. Located in the northern part of the state, the North Coast is home to the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County, all of which are recognised for their exceptional wines. The North Coast of California has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The region was first planted with vines by Spanish missionaries, who planted Mission grapes in the area. In the late 1800s, Italian immigrants began to settle in the region, bringing with them their own grape varieties and winemaking techniques. By the early 1900s, the North Coast had become a major wine-producing region, with many of the wineries still in operation today.

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