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Friday, February 19, 2021 - Deeply structured Syrah, old world style--not due to any rusticity, but rather the pure, direct winemaking approach. Needed decanting to loosen up and release a bit of dissolved CO2, this was all about wilted violets for me, less so the feral aromas others have noted. Concentrated core of black fruits, lovely inner aromas. A good bit of grip, chew and chalkiness to the tannins. Low to zero oak influence.

In total, elegant almost pretty primary character, juxtaposed with muscular structure. Needs 5-10 years, this is one for the cellar.

This is the second Halcon I've tried (2018 Esquisto the other)--if these are representative, the house style is that of underlying structure, concentration and unadorned fruit character without excess fat or roasted qualities.

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