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Inky dark fruit, licorice, grilled herbs, menthol and licorice give the Syrah tremendous presence...captivating, and also a fitting finish to this tasting.
...savory/earthy elements of dried herbs, black olives, charcoal and beef drippings over a core of fresh blackberries and warm plums plus a waft of cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a compelling chewiness to the texture, matching all those savory layers, finishing long and pepper-laced.
...attractive bouquet of blue and red fruits, violets, lavender, and gamey, pan dripping-like characteristics...carry to a medium to full-bodied, seamless Syrah that has beautiful fruit and considerable elegance, yet still with plenty of classic cool climate Syrah wildness.