Community Tasting Note

• tvinoronquillo wrote: 91 points

  September 25, 2011 - 100% Syrah from 10-15 year old vines grown on rocky clay and limestone soil. No chemicals are used in the vineyard, vinification is done with indigenous yeast and the wine is bottled unfiltered. Deep purple core with light legs. The nose has medium + intensity with youthful aromas of brambly black fruit, violets, ripe plums, earthy minerality and slightly meaty. The palate is dry, medium + acidity, ripe medium plus coarse tannins, medium alcohol (13% abv), medium bodied, medium + flavor intensity of, tart blackberry, liquorice, black cherry with hints of savory, gamey meatiness, the finish is medium +. This a very good quality Syrah based wine, very balanced with great concentration and length despite its youth. Should improve the next 4-5 years and drink well for the next 6-8. A great value at $17.99 US retail from the Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa. The Importer is Louis Dressner.

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