2011 Carlisle Syrah Papa's Block
Community Tasting Note
Matt Scott Likes this wine:
98 Points
Saturday, March 16, 2013 - I am astonished by this pure form of Syrah. Truly an effervescently enamored colour of violet and garnet, with a sanguine and purpling rim. The purity and length are immeasurable, with the most seamless structure ever from this hardly superfluous vineyard. Magnetic on the nose, exemplifying Blueberry cobbler, thyme, cedar, sweet 'n' sour sauce, sun-drenched earth and soy sauce. Layers and layers of structured fruit, showing a long finish of forest floor qualities. The mid palate shows the strength and inveterately chiseled qualities of marble. Truly classic in every sense of the word. Drink 2015 - 2027.
Post a Comment / View Matt Scott's profile2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Report Issue (5,415 views)
2 comments have been posted
Post a Comment
/ View Matt Scott's profile
2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Report Issue (5,415 views)
2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Report Issue (5,415 views)
Comment posted by Frank Murray III:
3/16/2013 6:58:00 AM - Matt, holy crap....mine have not even arrived yet and you've got one opened already. wow. looks like you liked the wine a little, too. And a 15 year age potential. I'll have to get one of these opened when they arrive, as you have me curious now. BTW, the 2007 is drinking excellent these days, really well.
Comment posted by Matt Scott:
3/16/2013 1:02:00 PM - I couldn't believe how engulfing this Syrah was, Frank. So long and elegant - in fact the most elegant Papa's Block to date. Mike Officer is right, this is their best ever. The '07 is at its peek and oh-so good.