Community Tasting Note
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ChipGreen wrote:
June 2, 2015 - Natural cork closure. On PnP the color is dark and inky like a Petite Sirah. Raspberry, currant and vanilla on the nose with some heat and a little toasty oak. There is also a vegetal component that I can't quite put my finger on.
Asparagus? (Hold the "Sideways" jokes, please ). On the palate, it's a tad harsh right out of the gate with noticeable heat and a bitter note that obscures the fruit somewhat. Let the swirling begin! After some air, the nose is still similar
to the initial PnP but the palate is starting to smooth out around the edges. It's not as hot and the bitterness has faded into the background (mostly) to reveal black raspberry, cherry, currant and vanilla toast. There is a bit of spice and
oak on the medium finish. Tannins are coarse but light. Pairs well with some Beehive cheese and may be best as a food wine. I prefer a fuller, more savory style of Syrah but this is not bad, especially for the asking price. Definitely
improves as it opens so give it some air or another year in the bottle.1,014 views