2005 Arnot-Roberts Syrah Griffin's Lair
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Earthy and animal-like is the dark ruby-hued 2005 Syrah Griffin’s Lair. It offers plenty of cassis, bacon fat, and forest floor notes along with a notion of new saddle leather. Well-made, medium to full-bodied, and dense, with higher acids and a more noticeable structure than its siblings, it should drink well for 7-8 years. This joint project of Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Lee Roberts is a tiny boutique operation focusing on fewer than 1,000 cases of wine. Trivia buffs will be interested to learn that the beautiful label of California Fuchsia was painted by Margaret Biever-Mondavi, Nathan Lee Roberts’ grandmother. Tel. (707) 433-1563; Fax (707) 433-8595
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Dense purple. Strong blackberry and blackcurrant aromas, with suave floral and Asian spices adding complexity. Silky and very fresh, with impressively deep dark berry flavors and a building note of floral pastille. The remarkably persistent finish emphatically repeats the dark berry notes. This is incredibly delicious.