2014 Westwood Reserve Syrah, Annadel Gap, Sonoma Valley
The 2014 Westwood Estate Reserve Syrah is medium to medium-dark ruby; attractive, forward, spicy, dark cherry and blueberry fruit aroma with spicy notes and hints of vanilla and dried herbs; full body; nicely balanced, red and dark berry fruit flavors with oaky undertones, and showing some plummy richness in the mouthfeel; full tannin; and long lingering finish.
91 Points - The WIne Advocate
Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Syrah Reserve Annadel Gap Vineyard offers black cherries, tar, aniseed and fragrant earth notes on the nose while the medium-bodied palate is rich and spicy with approachable, rounded tannins and a lively lift to the finish.
91 pts-California Grapevine
Medium to medium-dark ruby; attractive, forward, spicy, dark cherry and blueberry fruit aroma with spicy notes and hints of vanilla and dried herbs; full body; nicely balanced, red and dark berry fruit flavors with oaky undertones, and showing some plummy richness in the mouthfeel; full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Appealing to taste now, though best to age for another three to five years.