ITEM 10635397 - Removed from a subterranean wine cellar; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner
...has classic Syrah darker berry fruits as well as liquid flower, ground pepper, smoked meat, and leather aromatics...almost Hermitage-like sense of structure and richness on the palate...medium to full-bodied, powerful, yet flawlessly balanced Syrah...
...superb. Inky, deep and explosive...possesses superb textural intensity from start to finish. Blackberry, mocha, new leather and cloves open first, all framed by a judicious kiss of French oak.
Ripe yet brooding, ash-dusted yet with plenty of dark berry fruit, this syrah is a coiled, propulsive study in rewarding contrasts. Brandied cherries, bruised blueberries and bouquet garni nestle against bouillon and espresso. A peppercorn and barbecue dry-rub character informs the savory finish.
Dark-fruited, chocolaty, herbal aromas build intensity from the first pour, gradually revealing spice notes and further oak-derived richness. The palate is lavish, rich and polished, delivering an intense finish of taut, inward, chewy tannins that will take time to integrate.