Artisan Wine & Spirits® Four Cairn Syrah 2012 (Napa Valley, California) – [WE 91] – 6057009578143

Notes from the Winemaker:

91 Points- Wine Enthusiast Magazine:
A taste of black plum, tar and tobacco is most prominent in this wine. It’s dense on the palate, medium in length and yet proffers a lift of acidity toward the finish, a sprinkling of varietal white pepper lingering provocatively. From near Spring Mountain, the grapes reflect a relative coolness, wrapped in concentration. (3/1/15)

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2011 vintage):
Attractive aromas of spring flowers intermixed with blue fruits emerge from this supple, fleshy, high class 2011 Syrah. Full-bodied, elegant and complex, this beauty can be enjoyed over the next 7-8 years. It appears to be a Syrah made with PN sensitivity. (Oct. 2013)

Wine Spectator Magazine (2011 vintage):
Exhibits a rustic, tannic mix of extracted dark berry, black licorice, roasted coffee and herb notes, ending with gripping tannins. Best from 2014 through 2021. 230 cases made. –JL (Dec. 2013)