2019 Halcon Vineyards Syrah Alturas
Community Tasting Note
Frank Murray III wrote:
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - It's been 2 years since I opened one of these and I was having some Italian food last night and thought man I could use a glass of Syrah so I went and grabbed one of my bottles of inventory and what a beauty this thing is. This version continues to just be a wonderful glass of syrah. It's full of white pepper and purple flower, with dark fruit although there's plenty of red fruit in here too, and a spicy rosemary kind of driven note that extends well into a long finish. The acidity is fresh and the wine has a nice medium weight to it and I just wish I had a whole case of this to drink over the next 5 to 10 years. What a beauty.
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Comment posted by Mark1npt:
1/17/2024 7:25:00 PM - So happy to hear this! I was gifted one and have been holding it. Now, I can't wait to try it.
Comment posted by Decanting Queen:
1/18/2024 3:16:00 AM - These were stunning from release, and I normally like a bit of age on my Syrah! Thrilled to see these still drinking well because I did go deep on them (for me) in the hopes that they would age well. Maybe time to check in. Thanks for the note, Frank!
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
1/18/2024 7:25:00 AM - I have but the one bottle, DQ.....but we're having Italian with family in town tomorrow so I think I'm going to pull it! Based on Frank's note, it seems very interesting to me!
Comment posted by Frank Murray III:
1/18/2024 10:15:00 AM - I had another glass last night, and still another left for later. There is plenty of authentic energy in the wine so it will show with some spine, yet I find it accessible even at this stage. I am more of freshness and structure palate so I like the wine where it is now but it will certainly age, soften and refine if that is what someone's palate may prefer. But, if you got one, open it. Life is best lived in the moment, with joy today, and who the heck knows what we all face tomorrow. We postpone joy far too often in this space is my own personal opinion.
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
1/18/2024 11:39:00 AM - None of us is guaranteed tomorrow, Frank!