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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

2004 Red Bicyclette Syrah


Taste: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Price: $10-$12
A delightful French wine for under $15 from the Gallo family of wines! I had this wine with penne pasta with tomato and meat sauce and found it quite surprising. I tend to shy away from the whimsical labels, but wow! I would not only buy this wine again, but would try other wines of this label as well. Color of this wine is deep purple. Bouquet is rich blueberry and blackberry fruit. Palate is full and generous with intense fruit. Light tannins allow a nice, lingering, jammy finish. The web site has a fun description: "Deep, rich, and jammy. Blackberries invite cherries to slow dance, then sneak a warm, spicy kiss."




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