2005 Copain Syrah Hawks Butte

The 2005 Syrah Hawk’s Butte is made with 100% whole clusters, and comes from distinctive schiste soils. The wine is dense ruby/purple and shows plenty of blueberry and almost wild mountain berry fruit with a floral note as well as some earthiness. The wine is dense, rich, moderately high in tannin, and more restrained and backward than some of these other 2005s. This wine will definitely benefit from another 1-2 years of bottle age and should keep for 10-12. Previously recommended: 2004 Syrah Eaglepoint Ranch (92+), 2004 Syrah Garys’ Vineyard (94), 2004 Syrah Hawk’s Butte (92+), 2004 Syrah James Berry Vineyard (96), 2004 Syrah Madder Lake (91), 2004 Syrah Thompson Vineyard (95). Tel. (707) 541-7474; Fax (707) 541-7575