Community Tasting Note
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Cabfrancophile Likes this wine: 92 points
December 19, 2020 - Love the thyme and basil on this, fresh acidity, very accessible structurally. Consistent with my and others' prior notes, this is heavy on the whole cluster character, big time savory delicious factor. While I think this will integrate and improve with near to mid term aging, it'll be hard to avoid enjoying in its youthful phase.
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DeLuz commented:
3/27/21, 11:30 AM - It is intersting that you mention basil.
I am getting more of an anise flavor which is sort of like basil.
There is a lot going on this wine.
This is probably my favorite Syrah right now along with Holus Bolus.
I have gone through a case of 2016 and 2017.
I get a really good discount from a local bistro when I buy a case.
I think Melville is on 2018 now and thinking of ordering another case.
Have you tried the 2018? From what I have read seems like it should be a good one. -
Cabfrancophile commented:
3/27/21, 2:23 PM - @DeLuz, I have tried the 2018 at the tasting room, it is also excellent, buy with confidence in my opinion. I've already picked up several bottles of the 2018, despite still working through a 'bulk buy' of the 2017s. The 2018 Donna's Syrah is also special, though it's quite different and seems more likely to benefit from extended age.
Like you, Holus Bolus is my other go-to Syrah, dare I say we both have excellent taste in cool climate Syrah? Holus Bolus (Peter & Amy) really seems to be on a roll the last several years. I dropped the wine club for a year, then realized it was a mistake after opening a 2017 Presq'uile Syrah we had in the cellar for a year or two. So now I am back in & replenishing stocks. -
DeLuz commented:
3/27/21, 6:57 PM - Thanks for the helpful feedback on the 2018.
I am going to go forward with the case buy, hopefully I can get the same deal as I did on the 2017. I think Holus Bolus is one of the most underrated wineries. I have been following them for about 5 years maybe more. I heard that they opened a tasting room in Los Olivos. I think it is just a matter of time before they get discovered and prices could go up. I have about a case of Presquile and Franc de Pied and keep adding to it. I always enjoy visiting them at the Lompoc ghetto with their tasting bar practically in the parking lot. I like Los Olivos but it would not be the same. I hope they continue with their current success and don't change things too much. -
Cabfrancophile commented:
3/28/21, 9:34 AM - @DeLuz, the new Holus Bolus tasting room in Los Olivos is definitely different, but very nice. Peter and/or Amy have been there when I've visited--discussion with the vintners is great. They are off of Grand Ave, thus are a bit sheltered from the bustle, though I've visited earlier in the day to bypass the late afternoon 'bar hopping' folks. I totally agree they are primed to take off and will likely become more scarce/expensive soon.