Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue
ITEM 9814681 - Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit
... Aromas of freshly cracked black peppercorn, soft worn leather, olive tapenade and dusty lavender are aromatically lifted by high-toned red fruits of wild strawberry, lush and juicy cherry and smoked rhubarb on the nose. Medium-bodied...seemingly overflows with flavors of smoked meat, black raspberry, spiced red plum compote and black pepper. The wine continues to evolve with persistence for more than a minute on the long-lingering finish.
... Cote Brune-like notes of blackcurrants, graphite, ground pepper, and cured meats. These carry to a medium to full-bodied Syrah that has beautiful fruit, bright, juicy acidity, fine tannins, and solid length on the finish. It's a beautiful, elegant, and oh, so classic Syrah.
Gutsy and loaded with personality, yet harmonious, featuring bold blackberry, smoky meat, mineral and licorice flavors that build tension toward broad-shouldered tannins.
... Knockout ripe aromas of blackberry, licorice and black olive tapenade, plus a hint of bitter chocolate and high notes of creosote, black pepper and resiny herbs. Penetrating, dense, lively and rather elegant, with strong acidity framing the flavors of crushed dark berries and iodine...firmly tannic and very long, with a distinctly salty quality and a hint of black pepper...