Oak Cask Mendoza Syrah

Deliciously complex earthy flavor that blossoms with a little aeration!

Strong zing in the flavor but smooth

Строгий, с тонами замши, кожи, вишни, очень свежий, чистый. Хороший баланс, ягодно. 15.5/20 (87/100)

Lots of flavour from the palate to the finish but not overpowering. Dry medium bodied.

My 3rd time trying this. Best experience yet. Inky garnet. The oak is heavy on the nose: musty dank leathery tar, with some surly cinnamon and cloves, and a rich cherry base. Brighter on the palate than expected, and vigorous tannins, but all that cuts perfectly with food (this chipotle bowl is nailing it right now). Palate and finish follow the nose in the best way. Aromatic richness and bold brightness.

Different. Bit sweet but good

Second bottle. Meaty and savory per a Syrah, but surprisingly bracing. Seems like cheaper oak to me, and not much spice survives: prune, a touch of cedar and red pepper, mostly a musty/heavy nose. Like raw cranberries crushed on the floor of a long-shuttered wood shop filled with damp potting soil. Not smooth: harsh acid and aggressive woody tannins hit immediately. Cooked prunes, cranberries and strawberries, with notes of oaky vanilla on the finish. Hard to find Argentinian Syrah! Shows its $12 price tag though :/ Have with fatty lamb or Mediterranean food.

Rich leggy garnet. Dense dank nose: musty tool shop, meaty plum, peppery spice. Surprisingly bright acid for how heavy the nose is, and harsher tannins than I expected. The best part is the finish: lingering oak sweetness after a nice bloom of leathery raspberry. I found the subtleties were best enjoyed via small intermittent sips. Solid value for $12. It's like a 10-year oak aged Tempranillo with more body and jammy fruit, and the zing of a fresh Chianti.

Ok

Not bad for the price. Not much nose, but robust flavor that, unfortunately, tends to dissipate if drunk too quickly. Meant to be savored.