Jaboulet Nouvelére
WHO: Jaboulet
WHAT: Syrah
DESIGNATION: Nouvelére
WHERE: France, Northern Rhone, Crozes Hermitage
WHEN: 2006
HOW MUCH: $40
91 points, Wine Spectator: Dark and juicy, with lots of currant and fig notes supported by a tarry backbone. Bittersweet cocoa and warm raspberry ganache notes fill out the juicy, structured finish. Best from 2009 through 2014. 91pts