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JAQK Cellars 2007 Soldiers of Fortune Syrah
Napa Valley, California, United States
Background
n the 15th century, the Kings and Queens in a deck of cards depicted famous royals. The Jacks were noted protectors of their respective realms. Ogier the Dane (Spades) served Charlemagne. La Hire (Hearts) served Charles VII of France. Hector (Diamonds) defended the city of Troy under his father, King Priam. And the peerless Lancelot (Clubs) was Camelot’s most noble knight. Today, these valets, as they were originally called, do battle on green felt, defending and seizing fortunes large and small. We pay tribute to these champions with our Soldiers of Fortune Syrah.
The wine begins with a smooth, round and viscous entry with intense fruit flavors. The middle pallet is supported by a high level of fine- to medium grain tannins. The concentrated fruit flavors and tannins resonate together leading to a long finish.
n the 15th century, the Kings and Queens in a deck of cards depicted famous royals. The Jacks were noted protectors of their respective realms. Ogier the Dane (Spades) served Charlemagne. La Hire (Hearts) served Charles VII of France. Hector (Diamonds) defended the city of Troy under his father, King Priam. And the peerless Lancelot (Clubs) was Camelot’s most noble knight. Today, these valets, as they were originally called, do battle on green felt, defending and seizing fortunes large and small. We pay tribute to these champions with our Soldiers of Fortune Syrah.
The wine begins with a smooth, round and viscous entry with intense fruit flavors. The middle pallet is supported by a high level of fine- to medium grain tannins. The concentrated fruit flavors and tannins resonate together leading to a long finish.
Tasting Notes
Spicy through and through with a long balanced finish, Soldiers of Fortune is just the right match for BBQ chicken, roasted turkey with sage, thyme and rosemary stuffing, quail, or roast beef with yorkshire pudding. Best cheeses: Feta, Spiced Havarti, Aged White Cheddar
Spicy through and through with a long balanced finish, Soldiers of Fortune is just the right match for BBQ chicken, roasted turkey with sage, thyme and rosemary stuffing, quail, or roast beef with yorkshire pudding. Best cheeses: Feta, Spiced Havarti, Aged White Cheddar
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