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River Star

Syrah · Paso Robles, US

From public reviewers
3reviews
87median pts
$30median price
The dryness hits you first, then the tannins. This is a Syrah that's hard and astringent, almost aggressive. But then the core of blackberries and cherries kicks in, turning spicy and licorice-like on the finish. Suddenly, the wine is interesting. One to watch, if the winemaker can manage those bigtime tannins. || I like this Merlot for its plush fruit and soft balance. It's bigtime in chocolate-infused blackberries, plums and cherries, with more exotic notes of Asian spices. Yet the finish is totally dry, and the …

Sources: Wine Enthusiast

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