Bell Canyon Cellars Napa Valley Estate Vineyards Syrah Blend 2007


"Our proprietary red blend is the product of amazing estate vineyards, four decades of experienced wine making and a desire for a wine to enjoy with our family and friends at the end of each day. From our table to yours, please enjoy! "


By Jonathan H. Newman
Bell Canyon Cellars 2007 Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot‏
91 plus points
UNIT SIZE: 750.00 ml
VARIETAL: 95% Syrah, 3% Cabernet, 2% Merlot
VINTAGE: 2007
COUNTRY: United States
REGION: Napa Valley
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.50 %
This wine truly does represent extreme value by any standards and is a sign of the times. I recently sat down with this very well known and prestigious Napa Valley family that has been making wine in the Valley for forty years. They have used this label during times of bountiful vintages and when economic times mandate very hot pricing to consumers. This Syrah, which has touches of Merlot and Cabernet, is from their prime Estates on Howell Mountain and Napa Valley. The 2007 Napa Syrahs have been solid and this is a very nicely made wine with expressive aromas of black fruit with a well-integrated oak influence.  Concentrated and yet quite approachable, with black raspberry, dark berries, and spices with touches of smoke and pepper. This will pair nicely with a wide range of red meats including steaks and barbeque and will drink well for several years.


By Bell Canyon Cellars
2007 Napa Valley
Syrah 95%, Cabernet Sauvignon 3%, Merlot 2%
Our proprietary red blend of mainly Syrah is the product of amazing estate vineyards, four decades of experienced wine making and a desire for a wine to enjoy with our family and friends at the end of each day. 
"Bell Canyon" was first established in the 1970s and is made during great and bountiful vintages from famous estate vineyards by one of the famed winemaking families in Napa Valley. The grapes from Yountville are grown on the western side of the Napa Valley.  Here, the cooling influence of the San Pablo Bay allows the grapes to mature slowly, increasing their intensity.  The vines are oriented north/south in order to capture both morning and afternoon sun.  The soil characteristics include Gravely bench-land, yolo clay loam and Esparto loam. The rest of the grapes are grown on the eastern side of Howell Mountain at an elevation of 1,200 feet.  This vineyard gets the benefit of early morning sun, warm days and cool nights.  It is picturesque with pines, oaks, varied wildlife, and a country feel.  The resulting wines are structured and full-bodied. The soil characteristics are Konokti stony clay loam. The slope, exposure (west) and relative scarcity of ground water stress the vines, producing a smaller berry packed with intense flavor, color and aroma.

Jonathan Newman served as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (“PLCB”), the largest buyer of wine and spirits in the U.S., and the largest purchaser of California wines in the world. Jonathan was Wine Enthusiast’s Man of The Year (2003) and received the American Wine Society’s Award of Merit (2004).  In 2005, he was awarded the Guild of Sommeliers highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award. He was also named by Market Watch Magazine as one of the Top Five Leaders in the alcoholic beverage industry (2005). In 2006, he was elected as Chairman-elect of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association.