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Syrah's Rising Tide
2001 is another great vintage for the Rhône grape, while whites and reds improve too
James Laube
Posted: March 22, 2004
Quixote founder Carl Doumani continues to buck trends in Stags Leap -- he bottled his 2001 Panza Petite Sirah with screw caps. Top-Scoring Rhône-Style Wines From California Smart Buys in Rhône-Style Wines From California Best Value Rhône-Style Wines From California Rhône by the Bay Winemaker Jeff Cohn captures the reds and whites of Côtes du Rhône in California Forging Ahead in Paso Robles Justin Smith and Matt Trevisan part ways but are still at the forefront Also: Syrah Muscles In California Rhône-style reds show greater character, in a problematic vintage Vintage 2000 was a breakout year for California Syrah.
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