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When I last went to Rosenblum for a tasting; they were not pouring the Base Camp Syrah. I was attracted to it though, as it was an older vintage (for a Rosenblum), and Santa Barbara IMHO produces California's best Syrahs. It didn't hurt that it was discounted either; $14.00 is a great deal for any Santa Barbara Syrah.
The presentation was good. It came in a typical Rhône bottle. It had a real cork, which is a departure for Rosenblum, which usually features agglomerated synthetic corks.
The labeling was fair - all the necessary information is present (Vintage, Vintner, Terrior, Varietal, and Booze content) but not much more.
It was leggy, and the nose was full of jam, which is unusual for a Syrah.
The flavours brought out chocolate cacao. My friend Stephanie said it tastes like a desert wine. This wine begs the question: Why jam in a Syrah? Jam is usually reserved for Zins or Petites; in other words bigger grapes that don't get overwhelmed by the fruit. That said I liked it.
The Verdict:
While the Jam overwhelmed the "Rhoneness" of a Syrah; I went back to the winery today and bought more.| Style: | Rhône |
| Varietals: | Syrah |
| Appellation/Terrior: | Santa Barbara, California |
| Vintage: | 2003 |
| Vintner: | Rosenblum Cellars |
| Alcohol: | 14.9% by Volume |
| Price: | $14.69 |
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