The 2018 vintage has a deep purple color accompanied by bright garnet hues. The aromas feature bright red and black fruits; dark cherry, cranberry, boysenberry and black raspberry. The bouquet provides a unique smoky scent that comes from barrels toasted over a hickory generated flame. On the palate, succulent juicy flavors of red and black fruits mingle with those of creamy oak and buttered toast. The tannin's of the 2018 wine are moderate in volume and the texture while rich, remains soft and supple. The wine finishes with notes of ripe fruit and deeply toasted smoky oak. This is a ‘New World’ Syrah bursting with luscious fruit aromas and flavors. I am not one to suggest wine and food pairings, but I can’t wait to try this wine with a pork tenderloin with an apricot glaze.
