2006 Culler Syrah Napa
Grape Variety: Syrah
Region: Napa Valley, California
Food pairing: Grilled tuna steaks
Though there's certainly no shortage of women winemakers, particularly in California, we decided to go out on a limb and highlight two different wines from the same winemaker for this month's Cellar Club. While many winemakers have their "go-to varietal", the one they make really well, and then perhaps dabble in another grape or two, Karen Culler does an absolutely phenomenal job with both Syrah (produced under her own Culler label) and the Cabernets that she produces for Ladera.Culler Syrah Napa Valley is what we like to think of as the antidote for those who have been put off by jammy, sticky, hotter-climate Syrahs. Made from Napa Valley grapes, which see just enough sun for ripe red berry flavors and just enough cool nights for ample acidity and savory complexity, Culler's Syrahs are simply THE best wine to get you out of your Cab rut. Not that you shouldn't enjoy the Ladera we're sending your way too...but everyone's gotta get out of the box now and then. Thanks, Karen, for putting truly great California Syrah on the radar.
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