2004 Kendall-Jackson Highland Estates Alisos Hills Syrah

Tasting Notes

"Full-bodied inky color with dark, lush and jammy blackberry and cola flavors." - Randy Ullom, Winemaster

Acclaim

92 Points - "Intense hue, purple to the rim. Forward, heady aromas of blueberry, plum and pencil shavings. Spicy black cherry, pencil and earthy red bell pepper flavors. The youthful tannins grab and cling to the fruit-driven finish." - Tom E. Smith, Wine News, June 2007

90 Points - "With elements of ripe plums and red berries leading the way, it is a balanced, medium-full-bodied Syrah with a sense of polish that its tannins and finishing stiffness do not negate. We like its impressions of potency and well-defined fruit." - Charles Olken, Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, November 2007

Exceptional - "Pepper and spice, great acidity, and with aeration it opens to show a lot of depth and richness. A cool-climate statement!" - Dan Berger, Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences, January 2007

Top Ten Wines of 2007 - Dan Berger, Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences, January 2008

Gold Medal - 2007 National Orange Show-Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Gold Medal - 2007 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
Gold Medal - 2007 San Diego International Wine Competition

Wine Statistics

Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Composition: 100% Syrah
Barrel Aging: Aged 21 months in French and American oak barrels, 30% new
Alcohol: 13.5%
TA: .61 g/100 ml
pH: 3.58
Cases Produced: 525

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