Last Syrah For Chivalry
Agent Rand In: Live and Let Wine
“Sir, can I help you find something?” asked the wine clerk.
Derek Rand turned to him, ice blue eyes narrow. “I’m looking for a very special wine for a very special lady.” The clerk was a little intimidated by the overdressed, overmuscled, over-growly super spy, but he wanted to help.
“Um… what kind of wine?”
“Well, it should certainly be something with an elegant mouthfeel,” Rand started, turning back to the wine rack and perusing as he spoke, “full bodied, but classy. Something itching to be uncorked, but still young at heart. Ripe.”
“Um… are you planning on eating something with it? It could help me help you-“
“No, no time for dinner. I have to be in Madagascar by 7 AM, Africa time. I need a wine that does well enough without food, even alludes to it, maybe something with a hint of strawberry to it."
The clerk wasn’t sure that “Africa time” was a real thing, but he did know which wine to offer the ignorant agent. He pulled the bottle from the shelf. “McClean Vineyards 2007 Private Reserve Estate Syrah,” he said.
“Shake it,” said Rand. The clerk was confused.
“What? No. It’s wine, not a –“
Rand’s eyes narrowed further. He took two quick steps and was suddenly in the clerk’s face. “Shake. It.” he growled. The clerk, adequately intimidated, gently shook the bottle.
“That’ll do,” Rand took the bottle from him, and walked off. His date went poorly, as he’d instructed her to meet him at “4 PM, Africa Time,” and she had no idea what that meant, but the wine was good all the same.
Features
2007 McClean Vineyards Private Reserve Estate Syrah, Paso Robles 750ml 6-Pack
This wine is full-bodied but really managed to maintain an elegant mouthfeel. It will certainly compete with just about any Syrah of the same age, regardless of place. The wine has defined red fruit on the palate, but it's much more lush and less oxidative than with the 2006. Rather than sour red cherry, you get tons of ripe, fresh red cherry, as well as a hint of strawberry on the nose and palate. This is a wine that will work with food, but will be much more appealing to those who want to drink wine without the presence of food.
Specs
- pH: 3.78
- TA: 0.689
- Alcohol: 15.3%
Specs
- pH: 3.78
- TA: 0.689
- Alcohol: 15.3%
Vendor Details
McClean Vineyards
- Owner:
- Michael McClean
- Location:
- Templeton, CA
Sales Stats
- Speed to First Woot:
- 1m 29.114s
Purchaser Experience
Purchaser Seniority
Quantity Breakdown
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