Dusty Nabor
Ballard Canyon Syrah
California, USA
Dusty Nabor Wines Ballard Canyon Syrah 2017, California
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, blackberries, black currants, black plums, oak, licorice, vanilla, cola, dark chocolates, tobacco, black pepper, earth and Indian spices.
Full-bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate and fruity with blackberries, black currants, oak, light vegetables, vanilla, coffee, spices, peppercorn, leather and tobacco.
Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very enjoyable Syrah from California. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle, but better after 90 minutes of airtime. As it opens up, lots of coffee and chocolate notes come in, which is very nice to see.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
Already drinking well, but will be better in the next 3 to 5 years.
Nicely balanced, interesting and engaging. I especially enjoyed the nose here.
I paired it with cheeses and crackers.
A blend of 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier. Aged for 16 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.
15% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$40.
Dusty Nabor Wines Ballard Canyon Syrah 2017, California
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, blackberries, black currants, black plums, oak, licorice, vanilla, cola, dark chocolates, tobacco, black pepper, earth and Indian spices.
Full-bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate and fruity with blackberries, black currants, oak, light vegetables, vanilla, coffee, spices, peppercorn, leather and tobacco.
Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very enjoyable Syrah from California. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle, but better after 90 minutes of airtime. As it opens up, lots of coffee and chocolate notes come in, which is very nice to see.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
Already drinking well, but will be better in the next 3 to 5 years.
Nicely balanced, interesting and engaging. I especially enjoyed the nose here.
I paired it with cheeses and crackers.
A blend of 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier. Aged for 16 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.
15% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$40.
