Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Cycles Gladiator 2007 Syrah


Presentation: ****
Nose: ***
Complexity: ****
Value: ****

Overall: ****

I truly thought I was over Syrah/Shiraz completely until I had a bottle of this a few weeks ago on a hot summer night. I cooled it down and drank it at about 55 or 60 degrees and it was a true delight. While I'd overlooked it in the past (at room temperature) it showcased it's best side when cooled. With flavors of cedar, spice box, and aromatic pipe tobacco--and a inky color to boot--this wine's a true winner.