Favia
Quarzo Amador Syrah
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
It’s fitting that my 2,500th wine entry is not only a gorgeous wine, but it’s a wine that was gifted to me by my good friend @Bill Bender . The people I have met, and the people I get to share wine with often, are what make wine such a beautiful experience. Kudos to the @Delectable Wine team for this knowledgeable and wine loving community.
I’m big fan of these wines. Lots of character and beautifully crafted. This wine is no different. At 11-12 years old, this is still on the upslope (though I think it will be there soon). I opened this yesterday with no decant and was greeted by lots of sweet, dark fruit coated in dark chocolate shavings. A condensed and powerful core of dusty currants and plums with some herbs. On day two, this hit full stride...added notes of espresso, savory peppercorns with floral potpourri on a seamless and integrated palate. The fruit is so incredibly pure and juicy without being overly sweet or candied! Delicious.
It’s fitting that my 2,500th wine entry is not only a gorgeous wine, but it’s a wine that was gifted to me by my good friend @Bill Bender . The people I have met, and the people I get to share wine with often, are what make wine such a beautiful experience. Kudos to the @Delectable Wine team for this knowledgeable and wine loving community.
I’m big fan of these wines. Lots of character and beautifully crafted. This wine is no different. At 11-12 years old, this is still on the upslope (though I think it will be there soon). I opened this yesterday with no decant and was greeted by lots of sweet, dark fruit coated in dark chocolate shavings. A condensed and powerful core of dusty currants and plums with some herbs. On day two, this hit full stride...added notes of espresso, savory peppercorns with floral potpourri on a seamless and integrated palate. The fruit is so incredibly pure and juicy without being overly sweet or candied! Delicious.
Lovely freshness combined with concentrated Syrah aromas and flavors. Dense, structured and loaded with spice and dark fruits on the layered finish.
Lovely freshness combined with concentrated Syrah aromas and flavors. Dense, structured and loaded with spice and dark fruits on the layered finish.
Jan 14th, 2014Hmmm... Major disappointment here, with over-ripe black and blue berries, too much oak, lack of true structure and a cloying finish. I generally adore these wines, but this one is going the wrong way. Sad...
Hmmm... Major disappointment here, with over-ripe black and blue berries, too much oak, lack of true structure and a cloying finish. I generally adore these wines, but this one is going the wrong way. Sad...
Jan 6th, 2014
Worth the wait. Many thanks, @Bill Bender
Worth the wait. Many thanks, @Bill Bender
Jul 4th, 2015
