Tasting - Los Alisos Syrah

Name: Los Alisos Syrah

Variety: Syrah
Region: Central Coast California

Country: U.S.A.

Year: 2007

Price: $23.00(VC Closeout Price: $7.95)

Critic Review: A good, everyday Syrah. It’s tough and dry in tannins, with a sandpapery mouthfeel, but is rich enough in jammy blackberry and cherry flavor to satisfy. --Wine Enthusiast; August, 1 2010 (SH 84 pts)

My Review: The initial flavor that I sensed was meat.  This wine was reminiscent of a marinade that should only be used for cooking - not drinking!   There was a mouth-puckering sensation at first.  I did not taste any berry notes as mentioned in the critic review.

I did not taste this wine with food.