2017 Goedhart Syrah from Bel' Villa Vineyard
Tasting Notes: Bright blueberry and cranberry fruit with hints of earthy pomegranate. There is a bit of funk to this wine, which adds to its rich aromatic complexity. Hints of peppermint, eucalyptus, cocoa, sour cherry meld with interesting notes of pine resin and, dried thyme and vanilla. Soft on the palate with bright acidity and a long drawn out finish with flavors of cranberry sauce, vanilla, cinnamon bark and a touch of smoke. This Syrah should be savored over a few hours as it keeps changing in the glass and continues to bring different aromatics the longer is sits. Spend a long afternoon with this wine and you’ll be glad you did.
2017 DLD Syrah from Les Gosses Vineyard
Tasting Notes: A beautiful Red Mountain Syrah. Classic characters of red tart fruits, blueberry pancakes, black pepper, fresh ground cumin seed, and hint of vanilla, dark cocoa powder and chili powder. The entry is tart with a lot of fruit and spice flavors. There is a slight explosion on the mid-palate which leads to a smooth and creamy finish. This Syrah has a rugged elegance to it. Smelling and tasting this wine reminds you of the Red Mountain landscape. Slightly savage, yet beautiful.
2018 Hedges "Bio" Syrah from Hedges Vineyard
Tasting Notes: Rustic, woodsy, meaty, with earthy, dark, tart fruits, lots of smokey aromas, but with a nice touch of sweet herbs and wild blueberry. Rich and full, this Syrah has nice backbone and structure. Flavors of earthy fruit, spice and vanilla coffee, this wine has a “casual” feel, but at the same time exuding luxuriousness.
