2000 Lynch Syrah

Napa Valley

Created by
Heidi Peterson Barrett

This is the second vintage of Syrah from our Lynch Knoll vineyard located in the western hills of Napa Valley on lower Spring Mountain near historic Stony Hill. Subtle, elegant and restrained upon initial opening; this Rhone-like wine opens up to reveal lovely blackberry, plum and cassis fruit characteristics. This complex Syrah is multi-textured with spicy notes of roasted pepper, cassis and coffee. French in style, soft and supple on the palate, the finish is long and lingering. Serve with a variety of dishes from lamb to beef, also delicious when accompanying a simple nicoise salad or just a bowl of olives and peppers.

Technical Information

Appellation: Napa Valley, Spring Mountain
Varietal Composition: 99.2% Syrah, .6% Cabernet, .2% Merlot
Retail Price: $65.00
Case Production: 92
Ph: 3.4
Alcohol: 14.2 %
Vintner: Dan Lynch
Winemaker: Heidi Peterson Barrett
Release Date: September 2003

Reviews:

89 pts- Highly Recommended
Brilliant ruby red-violet hue. Cranberry, blackberry, maple syrup (American oak?) and purple iris aromas. Medium-full to full-bodied with very good concentration. Ripe and aromatic, this has big fruit and an earthy finish with ample oak, youthful tannins and lively acidity..(Beverage Testing Insitute- Tastings.com)

Lynch Winery in Oakville, CA has turned out two tremendous reds. Even given their high prices, these two wines are about as dead on the money to their roots. The Syrah is totally Northern Rhone in both bouquet and flavor, and melds perfectly with Carl Schroeder¹s Arterra Pork Three Ways. The Cabernet, which rivals that of David Arthur, another Napa Valley small lot producer, is charming now, but will easily age 10-15 years or more. For serious wine collectors the wines from Dan Lynch are worthy of the cellar. Look for them, or ask Jeff or Eli for them, at Baron¹s Del Mar.-Del Mar Times, Andy Abramson