Happy Sunday! I spent my afternoon at the county fair, looking at all the animals and tractors and of course eating a bit of fair food, but I didn't spoil my appetite. Tonight I am having a bit of a different Sunday dinner, which calls for a little different wine, and nothing more different than the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater when it comes to Syrah! The 2021 Seven Hills the Rocks District Syrah is the inaugural vintage of this 100% Syrah from Seven Hills, so let's see what this new wine has to offer!
The wine is a deep crimson in the glass, just as you'd expect from a nice Syrah. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of strawberry, currant and cherry with undertones of oak. Take a sip and you experience a rush of ripe black fruit, cherry, blackberry and currant that carefully ease into the classic Rocks District earthy mineral funk that makes these wines such fun ones to imbibe. The mineral notes intermingle with floral notes of violet and before you know it, you are experiencing the well structured tannins for a wonderfully lingering dry finish that will have you reaching for another sip.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a wonderful young example of what a classic Rocks District Syrah should be. This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty dishes, from steaks and chops to braised lamb shank or short ribs. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with some grilled Za'atar seasoned lamb rib chops along with roasted garlic mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy and steamed green beans. Cheers!
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