winemaker's notes:
The relative warmth of 2002 is evident in this Syrah's rich, meaty character. But its cooler terroir shows in the mocha-coffee hints and the bright, peppery spring to its finish on the palate. What you also will taste here is a wine that is balanced between its fleshy elements (round fruit and creaminess) and its structure (tannins and acids). You will think "Rhone Syrah" (if you know it), and you will not think "oak", because that element is fully integrated into the wine. And if you are enjoying it, appropriately enough, with a meal, you will notice how the wine keeps calling you back to refresh your palate for the next bite.
"Saturated ruby-red. Wild if not especially fruity aromas of smoked meat, cigar ash, menthol and black pepper. Juicy, bright and penetrating, with excellent life in the mouth thanks to harmonious acids. Dark berry flavors are lifted by a floral perfume. Finishes with firm, slightly edgy tannins that will require several years of bottle aging." 91 Points
International Wine Cellar
