Community Tasting Note
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jvogel wrote:
December 10, 2011 - Syrah in a singular paradigm, at once silent and monastic, then practically oozing charm and playfulness. Without question, this is Syrah that waxes reductive, closing in on itself and wielding wild notes of graphite and turpentine. This was, however, a wine of serious complexity, growing deep and intoxicating with opposing notes of sappy blackberry, currant and Blue Mountain coffee, just as quickly as it clamped down on itself, sputtering out with camphor, beef jerky and olive tapenade. This was beguiling, haunting stuff: great acidity, developed tannin and pillowy mouthfeel… I’m glad I have a few more bottles laying around. A long decant is recommended, as is a slightly lower serving temp than ambient room or even cellar temp.
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