Why Syrah’s Time is Now
Syrah was our first love at Donelan Family Wines. From a winegrower’s, winemaker’s, and wine-lover’s perspective, it over-delivers in every category and Sonoma Syrah competes with any Napa Cabernet or French red blend. (Did you know we've earned four 100-point scores? All four of them have been Sonoma Syrahs.) Yet, it’s still not a top-of-mind varietal for many American oenophiles. We think Syrah deserves better—more press and more love— and everyone else is starting to think the same. In this blog, we’ll talk about Syrah as a varietal, why it often flies under the radar, and how it measures up to your favorite reds. [caption id="attachment_16310" align="aligncenter" width="272"] Photo
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