2009 Rhys Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - Despite my cellar holdings I bought a couple more at auction. Such quality and terroir in my own backyard cannot be passed up. And it was a bonus to have such age that I did not have to endure.
I poured off 1 glass, then put the open bottle back into 59 degree cellar to rest for 3 days.
This glass held nose of pungent juice with teas. Fantastic round nose with excellent fruit.
This is getting to that plateau point, as this is open upon first pour.
It was pure, clean, full of fresh spanking lively berry.
Palate tasted clean and had that ever so luscious grip of tannin. There was length, spices, real - meaning natural, not manipulated tastes. I love this wine.
It still needs more time tho.
I would say another 5 years.
I'm sure the slow oxed bottle at 58 degrees over 3 days will turn out very well.
In the glass, more and more violets showed up. It was a very floral wine.
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