Kobayashi Winery
WeatherEye Vineyard Syrah
@Delectable Wine: This is the Sans Soufre Syrah. I didn’t see it in the database.
What a crazy wine. I had the pleasure of meeting Travis (a second time) in Seattle while I was traveling, and popped an Egly Ouriet Les Crayeres while we talked all things Kobayashi. He told me this 2020 was drinking great, so I had to see for myself.
Sans Soufre. Travis recommended an hour decant. He was spot on. After an hour, this came alive! So perfumed. Intoxicating aromatics. Deeply floral and bright fruit all over. Blue fruit, spiced pepper. Great weight to it. Very “pure”. It straddles Barossa Valley’s SamiOdi with the aromatics (rich and decadent black/blue/purple fruits) and channels more Cornas type of a vibe with its charcoal/savory mid palate. Has that distinct incense flavor that his Mizunara barrels impart, but I don’t think this wine touched those barrels.
Drank half from the decanter over two hours, then I corked it and had the second half the following day and it held strong/just as enjoyable.
@Delectable Wine: This is the Sans Soufre Syrah. I didn’t see it in the database.
What a crazy wine. I had the pleasure of meeting Travis (a second time) in Seattle while I was traveling, and popped an Egly Ouriet Les Crayeres while we talked all things Kobayashi. He told me this 2020 was drinking great, so I had to see for myself.
Sans Soufre. Travis recommended an hour decant. He was spot on. After an hour, this came alive! So perfumed. Intoxicating aromatics. Deeply floral and bright fruit all over. Blue fruit, spiced pepper. Great weight to it. Very “pure”. It straddles Barossa Valley’s SamiOdi with the aromatics (rich and decadent black/blue/purple fruits) and channels more Cornas type of a vibe with its charcoal/savory mid palate. Has that distinct incense flavor that his Mizunara barrels impart, but I don’t think this wine touched those barrels.
Drank half from the decanter over two hours, then I corked it and had the second half the following day and it held strong/just as enjoyable.
Sans Soufre Weather Eye Syrah. Dark and deeply fruit, carries intense spice and toasty aromas of a barrel ferment. Was expecting more exhuberant floral notes and surprised by the leathery nature. Changed a lot over dinner.
Sans Soufre Weather Eye Syrah. Dark and deeply fruit, carries intense spice and toasty aromas of a barrel ferment. Was expecting more exhuberant floral notes and surprised by the leathery nature. Changed a lot over dinner.
Jan 28th, 2022
Sans soufre. Squarely old worldy. Decant and enjoy what WA Syrah can do.
Sans soufre. Squarely old worldy. Decant and enjoy what WA Syrah can do.
Mar 6th, 2023