Counter Cut 2013 Syrah Mendocino California

2013 Mendocino County Syrah

Counter Cut 2013 Syrah from Mendocino California showcases a full-body with balanced acidity that enhances its prominent fruit intensity. The wine offers notable tannins that add structure and depth to the overall profile, creating a robust and flavorful experience.

Tasting notes:

We taste distinct flavors of blackberries, bay leaf, tapenade, and black pepper spice. The way the fruit has matured leaves a very desirable undercurrent of savory, gaminess. The tannins and acidity in this wine are perfect for pairing with fatty cuts of meat.

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Forest Floor

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:

North Coast

The North Coast AVA is a vast "super region" covering three million acres of prime land north of San Francisco. It encompasses the famous wine counties of Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino, as well as Lake, Marin and Solano. While most wines from these counties are made under one of the prestigious regional AVAs, winemakers can also blend grapes from different counties. In this way, they create wines that show off the quality of the entire region and are not limited to specific terroirs. Common varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

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