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Flavors: Black currant, blackberry, black cherry, bell pepper, green olive, green peppercorn
Features: Medium- to full-bodied; dependable grape for aging; grape has thick and tough skin; typically tannic. |
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Flavors: Cherry, strawberry, raspberry, violet, rose petal, black olive, rosemary, cinnamon
Features: Low in acidity and tannins; high in alcohol; light to medium-full body
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Flavors: Black currant, blackberry, black pepper, licorice, clove, thyme, sandalwood, cedar
Features: Dark berry with a thick skin; needs a lot of heat; Syrah forms intense, rich, spicy wines
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Flavors: Red fruit, currants, blackberry
Features: Naturally high in acid; smoky/toasty notes through barrel aging
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tobacco, green bell pepper, raspberry, freshly-mown grass
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