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Exceptional Red

 

Andrew Murray 2012 Santa Ynez Valley

Andrew Murray 2012 Santa Ynez Valley Watch Hill Syrah

Andrew Murray fell in love with the emerging Rhône varieties, Syrah and Viognier, in the late 1980’s while traveling through France’s Rhône Valley. Leaving his UC Berkeley paleontology studies behind, he pursued his new mistress, Syrah, with an internship in Australia.  His three-month tryst evolved into a 15-month romance with the famed Australian Shiraz.  Returning to the states, he earned a bachelor’s degree in viticulture and enology from UC Davis’ renowned wine program, then founded his eponymous Santa Ynez winery and vineyard.

Deep Ruby, almost inky, with concentrated aromas of dark fruit.  The wine explodes with red fruit on the palate.  Notes of pepper, spice and oaky flavors with a slight hint of smoke with subtle tannins make this well balanced wine relax to a lingering finish.  Great value!

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