Black Sheep Finds
Holus Bolus Presqu'ile Vineyard Syrah
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Textbook Syrah—the nose is black pepper AF, competing with red plum and green olives. The palate brings in all that, plus a slightly meaty finish. It is very slightly bacon and smokey. It is quite smooth, handsome, very collected and poised—all these flavors give their own show but seamlessly and connectedly. Winemaker Amy Christine MW knows her way around a Syrah; this one is ripe and spicy but earthy and elegant.
Textbook Syrah—the nose is black pepper AF, competing with red plum and green olives. The palate brings in all that, plus a slightly meaty finish. It is very slightly bacon and smokey. It is quite smooth, handsome, very collected and poised—all these flavors give their own show but seamlessly and connectedly. Winemaker Amy Christine MW knows her way around a Syrah; this one is ripe and spicy but earthy and elegant.
Sep 12th, 2024
2022 vintage. Pretty nose. The flavors alternate, tho, between the tawdry/dirty and the elegant. Something for everyone. Medium body with an enduring finish. Very nicely made. 6.21.24.
2022 vintage. Pretty nose. The flavors alternate, tho, between the tawdry/dirty and the elegant. Something for everyone. Medium body with an enduring finish. Very nicely made. 6.21.24.
Jun 21st, 2024