Match Book Dunnigan Hills Syrah 2013 review by (PB)

Garnet hue with aromas of crushed rock up front with blackberry and black raspberry aromas and gentle cigar box.

Palate: Your somewhat classic fruit bomb with tight flavors of crescent rolls, dark rich berries, some spice and a twinge of tar. This needs to breath and it should open up.

This is another tasty but unremarkable creation from creation from the California *AVA of Dunnigan Hills. Selling for normally around $18, that's a bit over priced for the wine. $12 is more like it which is what I paid for it. If it comes around after warming up, my cellar is currently around 50 degrees, I'll make an additional note. It's decent enough and will go great with our Lou Malnatti's deep dish pizza I am baking shipped in from Chicago. So, raise glass!

*AVA means American Viticultural Area which are designated parcels of land in various states which have earned a special designation based on their quality and terroir.

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