A parcel of fruit from a single plot came through that looked strong from the get-go, and hence this wine was released. Big perfume that echoes with game meat, white pepper, ripe plum, pickled cherry and truffle. Sloshes into the palate with concentration but a laciness, levity, and yet tightens on a web of fine, graphite-laced tannins. Dark plum to taste, smoked paprika, game meat, dried herbs. Serious syrah here, done righteously. - 95 points, Mike Bennie
