Head Honcho Syrah

So, here's the story with this. Apparently it was the brainchild of McPrice Myers and Russell From. Russell is the owner of Herman Story, which I obviously have an affinity for given my icon here! Sounds like they had a had breakup and Myers got Barrel 27. He's renamed it Blue Collar so this is being liquidated.

At $19, there is tremendous value here! Near black in the glass. Clove, cedar & sweet oak dominate the nose. Blackberry and cassis on the palate. Good acidity. Moderate tannins. Finish lingers for about 10seconds.

Berry, butter, smoky BBQ nose - very nice. Thick soft tannins, with butter and berry on the tongue.

2009

Didn't like it as much as we remembered. Drank in 2017, 1 yr past recommended date, but still... Not much tannic finish. Balanced but a bit too much baking spice. Paired with grilled meat, which should be fine and it held up. Just not as interesting as we'd hoped.

I didn’t see the back label until after purchase. But hell ya!!!!

My notes from before still stand. Slight improvement with 2012 vintage. Great verve here.

Huge. Dark. Complex. $15

Pleasant weeknight quaffing wine

Pure Syrah. Let it breath. Delicious.

Mark and Leslie's visit

Dark grape flavor and medium to heavy body. Aged 22 months in 40% new French oak but oak is not overpowering. Excellent value for the price.