samsara-alder.jpg2006 Samsara Syrah “Alder Springs Vineyard” Mendocino
Chad Melville’s Samsara label is really blowing minds and this wonderful Syrah certainly will bring in new fans. On a departure from his normal Santa Barbara & Santa Rita Hills, the Alder Springs from the North Coast is a beautiful wine with great depth and balance. This wine is full and round with a pretty nose of perfume and violets leading to ripe fruits of blackberry, plum and raisin, mixed with pepper, Asian spices and cassis, finishing with mocha and coffee bean. Subtle oak use gives hints of vanilla and cedar that gives some creaminess and perfectly lifts the fruit here. This is a classy Syrah that reminds of Northern Rhone versions and gives lots of pleasure and showcases the winemaker’s talent and easy touch. ($40 Est.) 93-94 Points, grapelive

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