Maloy O'Neill Vineyards

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	2005 Syrah, Hillside, Paso Robles	$30/ $360
	15.7% alc, 180 cases produced This wine is made from a small block of newer Syrah clones that come from Australia (called the Shiraz clone 1). Like the big, jammy, opulent wines we know as Shiraz, our 2005 Hillside Syrah, if tasted blindly, could fool anyone into thinking that they had a glass of the best Barossa had to offer. This dark purple wine has a nose full of blueberry, coffee, bittersweet chocolate, plum and floral notes (mainly violets). The initial flavor explodes with candied red fruit, cola spice, and coffee, finishing with a more subtle blueberry cassis while finishing with very pleasant, yet soft tannins.	ORDER

	2005 Syrah, Katie O, Paso Robles	$30/ $360
	16.3% alc, 180 cases produced Our 2005 Katie O. Syrah, which is named after our daughter Katie, is even bigger and bolder than the 2004 (and that was a Robert Parker 90!). This wine comes from the "Estrella" clone, one of the older clones of Syrah that was predominant here in Paso Robles from the early 80's to now. With aromas of clove, smoke, and cigar box up front, there are also subtle hints of black licorice, dried fruit, figs and bay leaves. The palate is blackberry up front with secondary flavors of red currant and sweet anise. The finish is very long, all wrapped up with firm tannins.	ORDER

	2005 Syrah, Private Reserve, Paso Robles	$36/ $432
	16.6% alc, 380 cases produced Big extracted Syrah is what Maloy O'Neill has become famous for, and the 2005 Syrah Private Reserve is another great example. Dark and brooding, this ink bomb has all the characteristics of this consistently award-winning wine. Intense blueberry and stone-fruit flavors and distinct varietal characters of violet, pepper and licorice give way to tobacco, leather, cedar and our signature cigar box finish. Aged two years in 100% American Oak, this wine is drinkable now, but should age nicely for 10+ years. Enjoy this wine with gourmet burgers, grilled sausage, steak, herb-roasted chicken or kabobs.	ORDER

	2005 Syrah, Windy Hill, Paso Robles	$28/ $336
	16.1% alc, 320 cases The nose on this wine offers up classic cracked black peppercorns, with hints of black licorice, espresso bean and cherry cordial. The soft tannins offer up mocha, raspberry with chocolate balanced with nice subtle oak flavors. We recommend enjoying this with steak that is grilled, marinated or any other way you like your red meat. Roasted lamb would be another nice choice to partner with this wine. Of course, let's not forget chocolate.	ORDER

	2005 Syrah, O'Neill Vineyards, Paso Robles	$20/ $240
	88 Points, Robert Parker Issue#172 Nicely balanced with intensely flavored black cherry and plums. Coffee, spice and a creamy smooth elegant finish make this a wonderful wine at a great price. 14.7%alc, 500 cases produced	SOLD OUT

	2004 Syrah, Hillside, Paso Robles	$30/ $360
	89 Points, Robert Parker Issue#172 This is the Australian Shiraz Clone of Syarh we have on our experimental "Hillside" vineyard. Hand manicured to produce super low yields, these vines produce a very different style than our French or Estrella clones we also produce. Big and extracted, like our other Syrah's, this wine has more spicy overtones with vanilla, coffee and stonefruit flavors. One of the winemakers personal favorites. 15.8% alc, 140 cases produced.	ORDER

	2004 Syrah, Katie O, Paso Robles	$30/ $360
	90 Points from Robert Parker, #172 Named after our daughter Katie, this wine is from O'Neill Vineyards Estrella Clone. Ripe, plush fruit dominate with nice tannins, and a smooth integrated finish. This wine is big, rich and extracted, with fine textural nuances. A full bodied, sweet and smoky wine. 15% alc, 180 cases produced	ORDER

	2004 Syrah, Paso Robles	$36/ $432
	87 Points, Robert Parker Issue#172 This monster wine is pushing the outer most limits of Syrah production. At 30 Brix at harvest, its a miracle that this wine fermented dry. Big plush berries dominate this wine. Butterscotch, vanilla and spice in the mid palate erase any perception of high alcohol this wine might have. I call this wine "three day weekend", because if you drink the whole bottle by yourself, you will be taking the next day off. Going fast so enjoy while you still can! 17.9% alc, 140 cases produced.	ORDER

	2004 Syrah, Private Reserve	$36/ $432
	89 Points, Robert Parker Issue#172 This is another blockbuster wine from Maloy O'Neill. The Estrella Clone from O'Neill Vineyards has consistently won gold medals year after year. If you like big extracted Syrah's, you are going to love this wine. Rich, supple black cherry flavors up front with silky smooth fine grain tannins and Maloy O'Neill's signature sweet cigar box finish. Don't wait too long to try this one! Significant amount of tannins on the finish. This is a big, voluptuous wine which is well balanced, integrated and softly structured. 14.9% alc, 180 cases produced.	ORDER

	2004 Syrah, Windy Hill	$45/ $540
	15.7% alc, 170 cases produced 90 points Robert Parker, Issue #172 The French 470 clone at our Windy Hill Vineyard produces a more refined Syrah, that is completely different from our other two clones we grow. Big and extracted yet soft and supple, it is a more Rhone style wine that will age well over time.	ORDER

	2002 Syrah, Hillside, Paso Robles	$45/ $540
	88 Points, Robert Parker Library Wine, (Limit 2 bottles per order) Soft fine grain tannins and big jammy fruit from our Australian Shiraz Clone. Almost History! 16.1% alc. only 70 cases produced	ORDER