2019 Halcon Vineyards Syrah Alturas

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93 Points

Friday, January 19, 2024 - Gifted this one by the DQ 2.5 years ago......pnp, then enjoyed over 4 hours during and after dinner with the kids. Doesn't really need any decant time but does improve a point or two over a few hours. Savory is the word here.....dark fruited, and very savory without the obtrusiveness of the Wash St Syrahs. No barnyard here, just a smooth fruited, spicy, meaty wine that probably gets 1-2 pts better over the next few years. Very well balanced. Thanks, DQ!

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Comment posted by Decanting Queen:

1/20/2024 7:31:00 AM - I forgot you don’t really like savory, but glad you were able to enjoy this one. I do like that it is approachable from pnp.
Comment posted by Mark1npt:

1/20/2024 5:24:00 PM - DQ, I like Cali savory, not Wash St savory! Thanks again for this bottle. Very together and well balanced, a nice smooth transition throughout.
Comment posted by sfwinelover1:

1/27/2024 8:05:00 PM - This winery was a huge qpr favorite of mine both for its Rhones and Pinots; the ex-proprietor was a CT friend of mine. He sold it probably about 5 years ago, not sure if this was his or the new ownership. I’m not sure I’ve had anything of theirs since the ‘16s, but glad to see the quality is holding up. Fun fact: halcon is Spanish for falcon, but it’s Mexican slang for a lookout for drug dealers.
Comment posted by Mark1npt:

1/28/2024 5:24:00 AM - Thanks for the story, sf. I'd not known nor ever had this maker before. Very interesting that the owner was a CT friend, but I think there are quite a few makers on here, that we just don't know about? I'm not the biggest Rhone guy but do like one every now and then. This one was very well made and very interesting.
Comment posted by Decanting Queen:

1/28/2024 6:54:00 PM - I thought they sold it more like 2 years ago but I could be wrong. Time flies…
Comment posted by sfwinelover1:

1/28/2024 8:44:00 PM - You may be right, DQ. I’m pretty good at dating things in my life; other stuff, not so much. Anyway, this vintage was either one of the last Paul did or one of the first for the new owners.
Comment posted by Decanting Queen:

1/29/2024 3:54:00 AM - Last of Paul’s I believe.