This Loon Really Does Smoke!
I've let cartoon wines into my life. So now I suppose I must drink even more wine. It's tough.
The Skinny
Smoking Loon Syrah, '02 ($8)
From California; produced by D. Sebastiani & Sons
Deep ruby red in color
Big and fruity (red cherries, red plums, raspberries) scents coupled with some pepper & vanilla (hello, French Oak)
Suprisingly less fruity than I expected in the mouth. It's simple and bold, yes. However, this Syrah offers a zip of spice along with a *kerwang* of tannin, which allows it to be less-than-hostile towards food
***.5 (3.5 stars out of 5)
Try it with barbecued ribs, pizza, and/or tomato sauce-based pasta dishes
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