Hermitage Syrah

Olive brine. Licorice. Sweet herbs.

Solid, but lacking the finesse that the name hermitage connotes

Very nice

Fantastic on this warm fall evening toasty apricots and rich peaches with flowers hmmm lovely

2005 cave de tain hermitage. Very disappointing wine. Really jammy and oaky.

Still alive. A bit cloudy, friable cork (glad I had a Durand available!). Better with a couple hours of air.

Solid Syrah. I look for a more savory style in the Northern Rhône, but still nice for the price.

Peppered beef jerky, plum, and tobacco. Lifted red raspberry fruit shows with air. Smooth and acid driven with integrated tannin. Blackberry and plum glide on a palate this is more finesse than power. An elegant take on Hermitage. Drink now.

Decant for 2 hours per Parisian 2013

Leather, soil, dark fruit, smoked meat, subtle tannins, Well balanced acidity. Great with a hamburger. Thanks for sharing @jack