Copain
Halcon Yorkville Highlands Syrah
Yorkville Highlands, North Coast, California, USA
Deep dark red-purple colour. Initial nose reminescent of fresh (as opposed to jammy) blackberries and cassis; after swirling notes of Provencal herbs(thyme, rosemary) with a subtle hint of black pepper. This smells like a Northern Rhône Syrah (Saint-Joseph or Hermitage, rather than Cote Rotie). Medium-bodied with medium-high acidity, not as light as the alcohol level suggests. Smooth tannin. Medium-length and not really complex, but a satisfying glass of cool-climate Syrah. Expensive though for what it is. 2012 vintage, 12,2 % abv., 59 euro ( about 69 $).
Deep dark red-purple colour. Initial nose reminescent of fresh (as opposed to jammy) blackberries and cassis; after swirling notes of Provencal herbs(thyme, rosemary) with a subtle hint of black pepper. This smells like a Northern Rhône Syrah (Saint-Joseph or Hermitage, rather than Cote Rotie). Medium-bodied with medium-high acidity, not as light as the alcohol level suggests. Smooth tannin. Medium-length and not really complex, but a satisfying glass of cool-climate Syrah. Expensive though for what it is. 2012 vintage, 12,2 % abv., 59 euro ( about 69 $).
Sep 21st, 2016
The savory note made it compelling and the soft tannins made it easy to drink
The savory note made it compelling and the soft tannins made it easy to drink
Feb 19th, 2025
Looking at some of these other descriptions and wondering if I was drinking the same bottle. This 2012 was definitely not brooding or jammy. It came off as medium to light body, decent acid, tart fruit, and a bit herbal. A very gamay-tasting Syrah.
Looking at some of these other descriptions and wondering if I was drinking the same bottle. This 2012 was definitely not brooding or jammy. It came off as medium to light body, decent acid, tart fruit, and a bit herbal. A very gamay-tasting Syrah.
Nov 8th, 2017
