Falcor
Napa Valley Syrah
Napa Valley, California, USA
Never been a big fan of Syrah. Always been too sour and simple for my taste even as a daily drinker. But boy did this one change my opinion of Syrah! Drinking in 2020 this 2002 vintage is definitely aged enough, perfectly. Upon opening of bottle the color is a nice beet color. First drink really blew my mind. A bit sweet but very very refreshing? Don’t know how to describe the feeling I can only say refreshing. Lots of lighter berries such as strawberry but I also tasted undertones and aftertaste@of Japanese soda candy! My mouth also felt tingly like a mint but of course no mint flavor. Some dark oaks but very very subtle. The nose was very faint. On the second day of drinking the berrys overtook the Japanese soda candy and the nose became more pronounced. Thoroughly enjoyed this wine and changed my perception of Syrah. Will be looking to try out more Syrah in the future.
Never been a big fan of Syrah. Always been too sour and simple for my taste even as a daily drinker. But boy did this one change my opinion of Syrah! Drinking in 2020 this 2002 vintage is definitely aged enough, perfectly. Upon opening of bottle the color is a nice beet color. First drink really blew my mind. A bit sweet but very very refreshing? Don’t know how to describe the feeling I can only say refreshing. Lots of lighter berries such as strawberry but I also tasted undertones and aftertaste@of Japanese soda candy! My mouth also felt tingly like a mint but of course no mint flavor. Some dark oaks but very very subtle. The nose was very faint. On the second day of drinking the berrys overtook the Japanese soda candy and the nose became more pronounced. Thoroughly enjoyed this wine and changed my perception of Syrah. Will be looking to try out more Syrah in the future.
Jun 21st, 2020