The Wine: Rare opportunity for an aged, six-year old Syrah. Plenty of dark, ripe fruit. Notes of oak, leather and tobacco. On the nose: cassis, blackberry, plum, licorice and olive. This wine will age easily for up to 10 years. Only 270 cases produced. Produced from the “Camp Block” of Parmelee Hill Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast.
Jeff Gaffner: Owner/Winemaker: Parmalee Hill Vineyard, Sonoma, CA
The Winery: Established in 1997 by owner/winemaker Jeff Gaffner. Annual production is only 2,500 cases over 13 wines, including: Chardonnay, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Saxon Brown is noted for its artisan blending and extended aging.
The Cost: Offered by North County Wine Company in San Marcos, (winner of the Best Wine Bar in San Diego County), by reader vote at the San Diego Union-Tribune. The Saxon Brown Syrah is in stock at $18.97 per bottle. For availability, call 760-653-9032.
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