Crazy aromatics leap from the glass like warm blackberry/cherry pie, brined olives, spring flowers, damp earth, fennel, and white pepper spice.
Palate is medium to full bodied with layered red and black fruit that is not excessive or overripe. A distinct savory note enters mid-palate along with lots of minerals. Finish is medium long, silky, with fine grained tannin still poking through and brisk acidity that keeps it feeling fresh.
Overall, excellent cool-climate syrah that is reminiscent of northern Rhone. In a good spot now, but no rush. Drink 2024-2026.
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As suspected this Syrah needed a few years to come together. One of the most balanced new world Syrahs Ive ever had along with Jonata Sangre de Jonata, and Saxum James Berrys. Barnyard, leather, mountain bay laurel, dried cassis, and moist earth. Unfortunately it's matured more than I expected at this point. Near perfect now. Im sure it has some time considering the balancve and beautiful acid backbone.If you have a well cellared bottle at home try with a nice rack of lamb like we did.
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4/27/2024 - SchlaepDog Likes this wine: 93 Points
Crazy aromatics leap from the glass like warm blackberry/cherry pie, brined olives, spring flowers, damp earth, fennel, and white pepper spice.
Palate is medium to full bodied with layered red and black fruit that is not excessive or overripe. A distinct savory note enters mid-palate along with lots of minerals. Finish is medium long, silky, with fine grained tannin still poking through and brisk acidity that keeps it feeling fresh.
Overall, excellent cool-climate syrah that is reminiscent of northern Rhone. In a good spot now, but no rush. Drink 2024-2026.
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7/27/2022 - SommWineExp Likes this wine: 97 Points
As suspected this Syrah needed a few years to come together. One of the most balanced new world Syrahs Ive ever had along with Jonata Sangre de Jonata, and Saxum James Berrys. Barnyard, leather, mountain bay laurel, dried cassis, and moist earth. Unfortunately it's matured more than I expected at this point. Near perfect now. Im sure it has some time considering the balancve and beautiful acid backbone.If you have a well cellared bottle at home try with a nice rack of lamb like we did.
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3/2/2022 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:
Solid cool climate Syrah, combining savory red fruit flavor with black olive notes. Loved it.
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10/5/2021 - brasstab Likes this wine: 89 Points
Didn’t fully come together but I didn’t really give it a lot of time or air. Peppery, tho, with a great smoky nose.
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5/11/2020 - Agabriel77 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Solid, but better Syrah’s out there.
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