Estimate
...expressive on the nose with aromas of black pepper, black raspberry, dark cherry and spiced plum compote along with expressive purple flowers and a firm dustiness. Medium to full-bodied...textured and mouthwatering...full-flavored palate... There is a spicy flavor that continues to gain intensity on the long, lingering finish, offering pleasure with lingering tannins that subside for soft, funky notions of wet rock on the aftertaste. This wine is surely not to be missed. Well done!
...aromas are expressive, with notes of grilled asparagus, violet, tangerine, brown stem, green olive and grilled meat. An acid-driven palate follows, chock-full of floral flavors with a lovely sense of texture...balance is exquisite, kicking it up a notch.
Crushed blackberry, Tellicherry pepper and a slightly raw note of musky herbs on the utterly Old World nose...fine-grained and aromatic in the mouth, with peppery but smooth flavors...finishes with smooth tannins, lovely peppery penetration, strong soil tones and terrific slowly mounting persistence.
...notes of dried spices, baking chocolate, cured meats, and assorted mulled red and black fruits. These carry to a bright, juicy, complex Syrah that has medium-bodied richness and depth, good acidity, and a classy, balanced, lengthy style on the palate.