2018 Sofia's Star (Library Edition)
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Red
Price: $189.00
A graceful tribute to love and memory, this exceptional Syrah honors Sofia McClain's beloved mother—a talented ice ballet dancer whose light continues to shine like a guiding star. From California's renowned Santa Ynez Valley, this Library Edition captivates with rich blackberry, dark cherry, and boysenberry flavors, beautifully complemented by white pepper notes. The wine's fruit-forward intensity offers a tight grip that gracefully unfolds into a beautifully soft finish—mirroring the elegance
Tasting Notes
This elegant Syrah displays a deep garnet hue with violet reflections that shimmer like starlight in the glass. The nose opens with an enchanting bouquet of dark blackberry, boysenberry, and cherry compote, complemented by delicate white pepper, violet florals, and hints of smoked meat. On the palate, rich dark fruit flavors dance gracefully across refined tannins, revealing layers of black olive, espresso, and exotic spices that build to a crescendo of complexity. The finish is beautifully extended and memorable, leaving lingering notes of dark chocolate and white pepper that echo like a dancer's final bow.
Food Pairings
Herb-crusted rack of lamb, grilled portobello mushrooms with rosemary, aged Manchego and charcuterie, braised short ribs with dark cherry reduction, roasted duck breast with blackberry gastrique, wild game medallions, dark chocolate tart with berry compote.
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