Estimate
...round, sweet and harmonious. Plums, smoke, licorice are some of the notes that emerge from this rich, deep Syrah. There is plenty of power and structure supporting the fruit all the way through to the long, persistent finish. This is texturally brilliant and striking.
Showing loads of upfront Syrah characteristics, with creamy raspberry and blackberry fruits, peppered pot roast, graphite, and crushed flower aromas all showing on the nose, this medium to full-bodied beauty has a supple, rich texture, sound underlying structure, and integrated acidity that emerges on the finish.
Pungent aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry and briary herbs, with slow-mounting smokiness. Deeply pitched dark fruit flavors show liqueur-like intensity and become spicier with air. Closes down on the finish, which features fine-grained tannins and a distinct blueberry quality.