Even though 18 was a dramatically wet vintage, Michael knows how to coax enough tannin and acid from the rain logged clusters. Sorting must’ve been the real key here as the blend retained quite a bit of structure associated with other quality vintages. While a bit mellow and buttery, it was still very pleasant with the floral component. — 2 months ago
Since Fass is offering the 2019 as a cellar release from the winery i went back to taste the vintage. 2018, 19, 20, 21 are all excellent and different. The 18‘ is more wild and rich, the 19‘ quite elegant and the 20‘big while the 21‘ is probably my favorite a combination of 19‘ & 20‘. The 19 is classic E&M i would drink the vintage and not keep it. Light and elegant, dark cherries, lime, chalk and this hard to define E&M signature best described as black forest meadow with thyme and other herbs. I could drink this by the bucket. — 4 months ago
2019 vintage on 30th Mar 2024 — 25 days ago
Slight Fruity with strong tannins would drink again — 3 months ago
Purchased at release and like most WA Syrahs needs time to achieve its potential. This wine is now soft and fully integrated with black and red cherry graphite tar menthol spice cedar smoked meat all in balance with just enoigh acid to keep it bright. Color is still deep ruby with no rim variation. I've had every vintage ever made of the Wild Eyed and remain loyal. — 3 months ago
Jammy floral nose. Thin mouth feel, but sturdy enough to hold up to a heavy meal. Perfect amount of sweet with the right amount of spice. — 2 months ago
Good effort. Aromatics are restrained (more Albarinho than Alsace) and the freshness, sea spray and acidity shine. Albarinho meets Melon B, retaining enough tipicity — 4 months ago
Dave
2021 varietal. — 20 days ago