Double aerated through vinOair & Vinturi into decanter then sat for about an hour. Concentrated dark berry fruits, tar and black licorice dominate.
Double aerated through vinOair & Vinturi into decanter then sat for about an hour. Concentrated dark berry fruits, tar and black licorice dominate.
Nov 3rd, 2013
This 2006 is 100% Syrah. A bit of cheesy funk on the nose clears and the wine pours slightly browning and cloudy. Nice balance between acid, fruit, and tannin...no noticeable alcohol,notes of ripe mountain berry and tart cranberry. Better food companion than I expected. Nice weight and long finish,
This 2006 is 100% Syrah. A bit of cheesy funk on the nose clears and the wine pours slightly browning and cloudy. Nice balance between acid, fruit, and tannin...no noticeable alcohol,notes of ripe mountain berry and tart cranberry. Better food companion than I expected. Nice weight and long finish,
Feb 29th, 2020
Another wonderful wine from Justin Smith. Probably a year or two past peak - has lost some of the intensity without quite enough secondary components to fill in the hole - but has great aromas of dried blackberries, a touch of menthol, and sweet tannins leading to an integrated, balanced wine with a lingering finish.
(As an aside, the 2006 is 100% syrah)
Another wonderful wine from Justin Smith. Probably a year or two past peak - has lost some of the intensity without quite enough secondary components to fill in the hole - but has great aromas of dried blackberries, a touch of menthol, and sweet tannins leading to an integrated, balanced wine with a lingering finish.
(As an aside, the 2006 is 100% syrah)
Mar 20th, 2017
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
