Alienor
Cote de Castelero Syrah
Lake County, North Coast, California, USA
My notes are for a bottle of 2009 Alienor Sauvignon Blanc.
Creamy fat on the palate and showing a bit mature (not old or tired!) this is still drinking very nicely.
My notes are for a bottle of 2009 Alienor Sauvignon Blanc.
Creamy fat on the palate and showing a bit mature (not old or tired!) this is still drinking very nicely.
I don’t drink Northern Rhône enough, but this terrific single vineyard Syrah crafted by the late, long-time Latour cellar master Denis Malbec is for sure nothing like new world Syrah.
The nose was filled with fresh dark cherry and raspberry, and turned to parades of cedar, fresh herbs, vanilla, dried mushroom, and light smoked hays. Slight hint of dried rose petals too. On the palate it had a richer feel than the nose would indicate. Dark spices and earthy minerals with sharp acidity. Polished tannins.
I don’t drink Northern Rhône enough, but this terrific single vineyard Syrah crafted by the late, long-time Latour cellar master Denis Malbec is for sure nothing like new world Syrah.
The nose was filled with fresh dark cherry and raspberry, and turned to parades of cedar, fresh herbs, vanilla, dried mushroom, and light smoked hays. Slight hint of dried rose petals too. On the palate it had a richer feel than the nose would indicate. Dark spices and earthy minerals with sharp acidity. Polished tannins.
Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend. Only 4 barrels were made.
Great fruit aromatics, black olive, well integrated oak and a tremendous lingering finish.
Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend. Only 4 barrels were made.
Great fruit aromatics, black olive, well integrated oak and a tremendous lingering finish.
Lake Co. wine and a pretty good one!
Lake Co. wine and a pretty good one!
Dec 4th, 2013