2009 Cowhorn Syrah 80
Vineyard: Cowhorn Biodynamic vineyard in Jacksonville
Winemaker: Bill Steele
Recognition: 92 points from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
Price: $35
Case production: 630 cases
What it goes with: T-bone or rib-eye steaks, roasted vegetables and savory or smoky-flavored pastas
Tasting notes: Despite a growing season with 80 hours of frost, this 100 percent syrah is elegant and complex with dark cherry, cassis, beet root, violets, black tea and peat flavors.
— Janet Eastman
Wine of the Week: 2009 Cowhorn Syrah 80

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