Langhorne Creek, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
This is a cross between smoked blackberry pie, barbecue brisket with Sweet Baby Ray's sauce, and Lay's barbecue potato chips. The front of this wine is very opulent, very rounded and full bodied mouthfeel. Lots of smoked blackberry pie with graham cracker crust immediately in the front. The middle is where it goes a little darker. Smoky, ashy, meaty. Still finishes with some astringency. I think the consensus is that this one might be a slightly over the hill, and I would probably agree with that. However, really enjoyable wine that really would have gone well with an herbed pork or tenderloin.
This is a cross between smoked blackberry pie, barbecue brisket with Sweet Baby Ray's sauce, and Lay's barbecue potato chips. The front of this wine is very opulent, very rounded and full bodied mouthfeel. Lots of smoked blackberry pie with graham cracker crust immediately in the front. The middle is where it goes a little darker. Smoky, ashy, meaty. Still finishes with some astringency. I think the consensus is that this one might be a slightly over the hill, and I would probably agree with that. However, really enjoyable wine that really would have gone well with an herbed pork or tenderloin.
Aug 15th, 2020
First time I've had this wine in 5 years. The fruit has integrated nicely and created a silky mouthfeel that makes you want more. The age has really helped this wine become more approachable. Still has 5+ years to keep getting better.
First time I've had this wine in 5 years. The fruit has integrated nicely and created a silky mouthfeel that makes you want more. The age has really helped this wine become more approachable. Still has 5+ years to keep getting better.
Sep 23rd, 2015
Blind tasted this one and totally missed it. I've never had a Syrah quite like this before-exceptional
Blind tasted this one and totally missed it. I've never had a Syrah quite like this before-exceptional
Jul 9th, 2015