Guardians of Red Mountain

2016 Red Mountain Blend: Bursting with bright ripe red fruits and a plethora of mixed dried spices leaning towards cinnamon,clove and ginger powder. A little bit of coffee, aged leather, moist earth and a kiss of vanilla make for an intriguing mix of aromas. The palate starts off with bright tartness that is immediately balanced with a smooth long finish. purple-black color. 

2013 Descendant Liegeois Dupont Syrah: Dark purple, almost black color. Dried fig and blueberry compote. Chocolate cherry, black licorice and cinnamon spice. Just a hint smoke, leather and cocoa make for an interesting nose that you could smell for hours. The palate is rich and lush with flavors of earthy cocoa, blueberry pie and a pinch of cinnamon. The finish is long and very well structured. The Syrah from Hedges continues to make interesting and complex wines with a wonderful balance of concentration and immediate drinkability.

2013 Goedhart Family Syrah: Dark, rich garnet color. An exciting combination of white pepper, cassis, dried blueberry and dried cherry with a little bit of coffee, cocoa powder and Cointreau. A tart cherry flavored entry awakens the palate. The mid-palate has a nice lushness with flavors of sweet orange peel and vanilla and the finish adds a nice contrast of spicy gamey flavors and a bit of fine tannin. Goedhart Family Syrah is consistently a classically crafted food wine.