Trapiche
Oak Cask Mendoza Syrah
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Deliciously complex earthy flavor that blossoms with a little aeration!
Deliciously complex earthy flavor that blossoms with a little aeration!
1 person found it helpfulSep 4th, 2015
Strong zing in the flavor but smooth
Strong zing in the flavor but smooth
1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2013My 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.
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.
Jul 8th, 2016Rich 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.
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.
Apr 22nd, 2016
Not bad for the price. Not much nose, but robust flavor that, unfortunately, tends to dissipate if drunk too quickly. Meant to be savored.
Not bad for the price. Not much nose, but robust flavor that, unfortunately, tends to dissipate if drunk too quickly. Meant to be savored.
Nov 21st, 2015Awesome. Just exactly what you'd want in a Syrah!
Awesome. Just exactly what you'd want in a Syrah!
Mar 20th, 2015
Needs time to breath, pairs well with bold flavors, would buy again
Needs time to breath, pairs well with bold flavors, would buy again
Feb 18th, 2015
