While raised in only 34.7% new oak, the single new 600 liter puncheon provides a rigid, taught backbone; it holds you in place and re-centers your palate with the first sip. The second sip is where the neon intensity starts to shine. A combination of freshly oiled, fatty leather and cactus fruit hits you square in the jaw, followed by a rich blend of cardamom from the wood, red velvet cake from the fleshy fruit, and menthol spice at the tail end. Despite my wild notes, this wine is truly elegant with obsidian structure. Details Press Vintage: 2020 Minimim Order: 1 bottles Availability: in stock Country: USA Region: Central Coast, CA Varietal(s): Syrah 96 POINTS, VINOUSDeep violet. A highly complex bouquet evokes dark fruit preserves, sandalwood, candied flowers and spicecake, while cola and smoky mineral nuances build in the background. Fleshy and energetic on the palate, o!ering densely packed blueberry and violet pastille flavors that show outstanding definition and tension for their heft. Supple and appealingly sweet on the impressively long, floral-driven finish, framed by velvety, steadily building tannins.
