Piedrasassi
California Syrah
California, USA
Bigger style Syrah, but has mellowed with age. Oak spice, dark fruits, pepper and med plus body.
Bigger style Syrah, but has mellowed with age. Oak spice, dark fruits, pepper and med plus body.
Apr 25th, 2018
We had it fairly chilled. Needs some diligent decanting as there is a prodigious amount of sediment. This wine had a fair amount of new oak on it at fermentation and elevage, so I was expecting that oak to still be an overwhelming mask on the wine. Not at all. There is definitely the presence of oak and a higher alcohol level than what we produce today, but there is still savory finesse in this wine--particularly in the mouthfeel.
We had it fairly chilled. Needs some diligent decanting as there is a prodigious amount of sediment. This wine had a fair amount of new oak on it at fermentation and elevage, so I was expecting that oak to still be an overwhelming mask on the wine. Not at all. There is definitely the presence of oak and a higher alcohol level than what we produce today, but there is still savory finesse in this wine--particularly in the mouthfeel.
Sep 17th, 2016
So much joy! Wondrously & immensely intriguing #wine with loads of white pepper, cinnamon, violets, & crushed phrygana on nose with palate embracing waves of textural bliss.
So much joy! Wondrously & immensely intriguing #wine with loads of white pepper, cinnamon, violets, & crushed phrygana on nose with palate embracing waves of textural bliss.
Jun 11th, 2016
Still deep purple. Initially closed aromas that weren't helped by pairing with southern style BBQ. I think the vinegar really killed this wine, it also made the palate super dry. The last glass was the best, when it got more air the nose really opened up with menthol tinged blackberry. This has serious gravitas and cab take more time.
Still deep purple. Initially closed aromas that weren't helped by pairing with southern style BBQ. I think the vinegar really killed this wine, it also made the palate super dry. The last glass was the best, when it got more air the nose really opened up with menthol tinged blackberry. This has serious gravitas and cab take more time.
Dec 13th, 2014
Damp earth, cherry bark, some chocolate, but light. 2004.
Damp earth, cherry bark, some chocolate, but light. 2004.
Jan 17th, 2016
An enormous, hyper-extracted oaky mess.
An enormous, hyper-extracted oaky mess.
May 25th, 2015