Winemaker Notes
Syrah's color commands attention and exhibits the deepest hue of plum, bordering on indigo. These appealing visuals translate into pure aromas of wild mountain herbs (think lavender and dried violet) combining with the inorganic elements of rock, clay, and limestone. This wine exudes sumptuous fruit-driven flavors of mixed berry compote supported by a framework of polished leather, clove, shitake mushroom, and sassafras. Syrah makes some of the darkest wines in the world but is not austere or tannic. Enjoy now or lay down to allow the savory umami essences to develop.
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Wine Spectator
Appealing for the precision and elegant texture, this red has blackberry, crushed stone and smoky pepper flavors that finish with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2029.
Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”
