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10 Total Awards
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1 Special Awards
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1 Platinum Medals
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2 Gold Medals
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  • Isolde's Rapture 2018 Syrah Monterey County, California
  • Isolde's Rapture 2018 Syrah Monterey County, California
  • Isolde's Rapture 2018 Syrah Monterey County, California
  • Isolde's Rapture 2018 Syrah Monterey County, California
2018 Syrah

Isolde's Rapture

Monterey County, United States

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Our "Best Syrah" 95 Point, Platinum winner: bold, fruity, and spicy!

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About This Wine

Isolde's Rapture

Syrah

"With striking blueberry and boysenberry flavors punctuated with black pepper, this Syrah nails all the variety’s strengths." - Mike Dunne, The 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits competition bestowed upon our Isolde's Rapture Syrah the title of "Best Syrah" and we concur! This 95 point Syrah from Monterey represents everything wonderful about the cool climate region - in cooler weather, vines are able to slowly ripen which allows a well-rounded body and acidity to shine through. Winemakers tasted the wine constantly through fermentation, ensuring that the balance between texture and tannin was worthy of its Platinum medal. With lots of spice and flavors of dark fruit, this wine is perfectly bold.
Isolde's Rapture 2018 Syrah Monterey County, California

Wine Region

Monterey County

Not to be confused with Monterey AVA, Monterey County is a larger designation that also includes the Carmel and San Antonio valleys, among others. Encompassing three distinct zones at the northern end of the Central Coast, Monterey County produces vast amounts of high-quality Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris. For reds, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon have often been replaced by Pinot Noir, Syrah and Grenache in recent years. These cooler-climate grapes achieve greatness through the influence of Monterey Bay, which pushes cold fogs and chilly afternoon winds down the Salinas Valley, tempering the sun's heat and allowing a long, moderate ripening season.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Pork Carnitas, Flank Steak, Barbecue

Body 4 Acidity 1Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 2Tannin 4

Tasting Notes

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  • A figure representing the Black Cherry tasting note. Black Cherry

Flavors of dark fruit like black cherry coupled with mocha and baker’s chocolate are balanced by bold spices and big yet smooth tannins. Incredibly easy drinking, this is a perfect wine to pair with dark red meats.

Awards

Isolde's Rapture 2018 Syrah Monterey County, California: Syrah

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10 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Special Award, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
  • Platinum Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
  • Points 95 Points, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
  • Points 93 Points, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
  • Silver Medal, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2020 Denver International Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2020 Sommelier Choice Awards
  • Silver Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
Isolde's Rapture 2018 Syrah Monterey County, California