2004 Copain Syrah Madder Lake

The 2004 Syrah Madder Lake, from a vineyard planted in rocky, red volcanic soils near the shores of Clear Lake, is co-fermented with 5% Viognier and 50% whole clusters. It exhibits wonderful flower, blackberry, and blueberry characteristics as well as underlying minerality, gorgeous intensity, a full-bodied opulence, and abundant pure black fruit and ground pepper notes. This is a beauty to drink over the next 5-6 years. Previously recommended: 2004 Saisons des Vins Syrah l’Hiver (90), 2004 Syrah Broken Leg Vineyard (94), 2004 Syrah Cailloux & Coccinelle (95+), 2003 Syrah Eaglepoint Ranch (92), 2003 Syrah Garys’ Vineyard (91), 2003 Syrah Hawk’s Butte (95+), 2003 Syrah James Berry Vineyard (96). Tel. (707) 541-7474; Fax (707) 541-7575