Margerum
Über Santa Barbara County Syrah
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Would love to revisit in a decade. Wild ferment, perpetual 45 day ferment. New and used french oak. Incredibly dynamic, changed dramatically over the hours. Starting out fresh and floral. Almost confected in its macerated blue fruit profile. Lots of dried herbs present. Vanillin and bruleed character to the finish. Then, over a couple hours, it became really peppery(dusty white pepper) and full of fresh lavender and violets. After being decanted for over four hours, the fruit became tart and the acid became more noticeable. This wine is fantastic. The finish goes for an eternity. It had a different story every hour. Loved it.
Would love to revisit in a decade. Wild ferment, perpetual 45 day ferment. New and used french oak. Incredibly dynamic, changed dramatically over the hours. Starting out fresh and floral. Almost confected in its macerated blue fruit profile. Lots of dried herbs present. Vanillin and bruleed character to the finish. Then, over a couple hours, it became really peppery(dusty white pepper) and full of fresh lavender and violets. After being decanted for over four hours, the fruit became tart and the acid became more noticeable. This wine is fantastic. The finish goes for an eternity. It had a different story every hour. Loved it.
1 person found it helpfulDec 9th, 2015
Integrated complexities and nuances, powerful, shades of old and new world.
Integrated complexities and nuances, powerful, shades of old and new world.
Dec 23rd, 2015Hedonistic. Big and bold - Uber is right but they pull it off nicely.
Hedonistic. Big and bold - Uber is right but they pull it off nicely.
Aug 24th, 2015
First thing I said when I smelled this: "Awwwwyeaaahhh". I still stand by that. Smoky meaty roasted raspberry, boysenberry and pink peppercorn, tea leaf, fresh green leafy herbs. Ripe and powerful attack, but the smoky salami and campfire ash notes are what linger on the palate. Impressive stuff.
First thing I said when I smelled this: "Awwwwyeaaahhh". I still stand by that. Smoky meaty roasted raspberry, boysenberry and pink peppercorn, tea leaf, fresh green leafy herbs. Ripe and powerful attack, but the smoky salami and campfire ash notes are what linger on the palate. Impressive stuff.
Aug 4th, 2015