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Rock Rabbit Shiraz
"This
is simply the best California Syrah I've ever tasted in this price
range. It shows excellent depth of flavor, with notes of soft blackberry
and ripe black plum and nuances of tobacco and spices. The tannins
are perfect, without any hardness or bitterness." April 2004 |
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87 Points
"Clean and compact with notes of toast and spice rising nicely in
its aromas, this medium-full-bodied wine is rounded and just a touch soft
and open on the palate. Its mid-volume blackberryish and slightly
chocolaty
flavors hang on well and a last-minute bit of tannin provides some needed
grip."
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
March 2004
Best Value - 88 Points
"Vibrant, with cassis, black cherry and pomegranate flavors. Floral
and spice undertones offset the firm acidity, and tannins grip on the
tangy finish. Drink now through 2008."
Wine Spectator
January 2004
Wine of the Week
"For those
who want power in their red wines, go for the 2002 Rock Rabbit Central
Coast Syrah ($10). It’s a rich, deep, complex wine with ripe black-fruit
flavors of plum, blackberry and black cherry and a big dose of spicy black
pepper and anise. This syrah is very ripe yet has plenty of acidity to
support the fruit.”
San Francisco Chronicle
November 2003
Wine of the Week
"You still
may find the 2001 Rock Rabbit on shelves but the 2002 will arrive shortly.
Both are stunning wines bulging with fruit but not the least bit sweet.
The wines have a good grip of tannin, lots of spice, some vanilla and ,
not surprisingly, notes of blueberries and chocolate.”
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
November 2003