While making dinner last night, I decided to try a 2008
Merryvale Syrah to keep me company. J
Like most Merryvale wines, this Syrah is very versatile and
can be enjoyed with or without food, as it pretty much goes with anything. I drank some before dinner and during dinner
(on the menu: tacos - a favorite of
many), and it was a great pairing.
Unfortunately, by the time dinner was served, there wasn’t much wine
left. Oopsie!
At first, the tannins slowly open and deliver the active
flavors of red berries and vanilla, with a touch of spice. The tannins then settle softly on the palate,
leaving a light flavor with a small hint of oak. The grapes are high in quality and are grown
on a farmed, estate vineyard on the Stanley Ranch, a well-known small-production-wine
favorite of the family who owns and makes the Merryvale wines.
During our visit to the Napa Valley last October, Merryvale
vineyards was one of our stops - and will continue to be -each time we visit
the area. Not only does the Merryvale
family know what they’re doing in winemaking, but they also share that
education with the patrons visiting the vineyard’s tasting room.
The Merryvale staff are very fun and friendly – a
“must visit” on your next trip to the Napa Valley!
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