Wines from Fair Play
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Cedarville Vineyard 2009 Turnabout’s Red (Fair Play)
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- $39
Cedarville’s ode to Priorat, this is a mix of 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. The three get along swimmingly, amusingly mixing into a triad of dark blackberry, dark licorice and dark chocolate. The rich texture is on the mark, and the wine provides just the right heft for any spicy, brawny meal.
— V.B.
(5/1/2012)
Stark 2009 Cuvee Julian Stoney Creek Vineyard Syrah (Fair Play)
- $36
This Syrah, with 3% Viognier, exhibits pretty cherry and raspberry tones, with a lingering touch of orange peel. It is concentrated, with a silky texture, mellow tannins and a meaty backbone.
— V.B.
(12/1/2012)
Sierra Moon 2005 Syrah (Fair Play)
- $40
From this very high mountain vineyard in the Sierra Foothills comes this fine, although tannic, 100% Syrah. It certainly has Northern Rhône aspirations, in the peppery, leathery complexities that accompany the blackberry, currant and cedar flavors. Those aforementioned tannins are big-time, but a slice of grilled beef will tame them.
— S.H.
(7/1/2008)
Baiocchi Wines 2009 Entre Nous Grenache-Syrah (Fair Play)
- $39
Thick and full-bodied with a bright, dark cherry note, this blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah is densely meaty, tasting of black tea and olive, brooding yet bright and smooth.
— V.B.
(12/1/2012)
Baiocchi Wines 2011 Neophyte Rosé (Fair Play)
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- $18
A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre, this is an invitingly juicy and spicy rosé, packed with strawberry-mint and pomegranate flavors and a long, savory finish. It’s a great introduction to this winery and its talent for creating Rhône-inspired wines.
— V.B.
(11/1/2012)
Cedarville Vineyard 2010 Turnabout’s Red (Fair Play)
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- $39
Cedarville’s estate-grown, Priorat-inspired blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, is well made and inclined to age. It’s still soft and oaky with a hint of leathery cassis and game. Imagine a Spanish fiesta for this food-friendly wine.
— V.B.
(7/1/2013)
Baiocchi Wines 2009 Sprezzatura Syrah-Grenache (Fair Play)
- $39
A juicy Syrah with 10% Grenache, this wine is as mountainous as the slopes on which it was grown. The wine shows red and black fruit, quite ripe, and has enough structure to last for years, the long finish accented by rich touches of espresso and dark chocolate.
— V.B.
(12/1/2012)
Obscurity 2008 Estate Lemley Ranch Vineyard Charbono (Fair Play)
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- $24
A dark, dry, tannic and rustic wine, made from this old variety. Very full-bodied, with moo shu plum sauce, anise, black currant and cedar flavors. Like a blast from 100 years ago, the kind of vino rosso the pioneers used to make. Will last for many years.
— S.H.
(12/15/2010)
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