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...manages to combine almost perfectly great wild blackberries with the smoky and black-pepper aromas of the variety...stunning interplay of crisp and lively tannins with serious concentration of spice and fresh acidity on the palate, which ignites the super long finish.
...medium to full-bodied, plump, rounded, sexy Syrah that has loads of plum and blueberry fruits, notes of spice and dried herbs, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish.
Wild, rather Rhône-like perfume of blackberry, black cherry, lavender, black pepper, bitter chocolate and wild herbs. Then plush and easygoing in the mouth, combining lovely thickness and an impression of energy to its savory, varietally expressive flavors of blackberry, blueberry, black pepper, olive tapenade and exotic spices. Suave tannins saturate the mouth on the slowly building finish.
...success with classic expressions of black pepper and delicate oak tones, with focused black fruit at the core. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is rich, bold and focused, showing a purity and correctness for Sarah and lingers with intention across the mid-palate. It ends with a lingering essence of oak, dark plum and berries sprinkled with black peppercorn on the long, pleasing finish.
Aromas of black raspberry, blueberry pie, dark coffee, cherry, vanilla and spice are followed by focused fruit flavors with a firm spine of tannins. It brings a pleasing sense of freshness, despite the warmth of the vintage, and has impressive staying power.