Urban wineries are changing the wine scenery by offering wineries an opportunity to make wine with premium fruit of their choosing.   Located by two AVAs in Colorado, Infinite Monkey Theorem utilizes not only Colorado grapes, but supplements some from California to help with it’s 50,000 case output a year.    With all this quality fruit, Infinite Monkey Theorem has been churning out quality wine for a few years, and is a pioneer in canning.  So does Infinite Monkey Theorem Syrah 2013 do it justice?

Sight: Moderate purple throughout, with a bright pink edge.

Smell:  Boysenberry and concentrated blueberry syrup jump off the top, and has a nice sweetness to it.  Subtle hints of mocha and vanilla get involved, with more berries adding depth.  Spices join in, and build complexity toward sassafras.

Sip:  The body is moderate, and has a good amount of brightness to it, and gets round.  Blackberries and blueberries are the primary flavors that jump in, with a little bit of jamminess.  There are slightly bitter hints of herbs and the berries lean a little toward underripe, but they’re wrapped up in gentle vanilla and caramel that builds over time.

Savor:  The ending is soft, with gently textured tannins, and a more unripe blackberry-blueberry flavors.  The finish is long though, and adds vanilla, smoke, and a hint of leather to the mix.  The vanilla leaves it slightly sweeter it seems.

Infinite Monkey Theorem Syrah is very nice, and says something for Colorado’s budding wine scene.  There is a smoothness to the mouthfeel that makes it pleasant, and the berry flavors are cheery.  Folks that are used to jammy syrah or big Australian Barossa variants, should know that this is on the leaner side, with more brightness.  That said, Infinite Monkey Theorem Syrah is delightful, and shows the potential of Colorado.

Verdict:  Blackberry, Blueberry, Medium Body, Lean
Price: $30
Denver, Colorado