Jaffurs Larner Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara, USA

加福爾斯拉納多西拉紅葡萄酒

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The 2010 Syrah Larner Vineyard is a classic Santa Barbara County Syrah (99% Syrah and 1% Viognier aged in 25% new French and American oak). It dishes out deep, mineral-tinged dark berry fruit, exotic spice, roasted meats and floral undertones to go with a medium to full-bodied, rich and nicely structured profile on the palate. It-s a gorgeously balanced, overall elegant Syrah that will have 10-12 years of longevity. Drink 2014-2022. Craig Jaffurs continues to produce a bevy of brilliant Rhone blends from his winery in Santa Barbara. While his 2010s are spectacular, his 2011s are lighter in color and weight, with more upfront characters. They should pick up additional weight with some bottle time, yet most will require drinking over the coming 5-6 years. Tel. (805) 962-7003; www.jaffurswine.com

The 2010 Syrah Larner Vineyard is one of the more understated Syrahs in this range. This is an especially refined Syrah from Larner. Sweet rose petals and cinnamon are some of the many notes that add complexity. Larner Syrahs are often a bit chunky, but this is a wine of total refinement, striking balance and pure class. The delicate, gracious style is probably best enjoyed sooner rather than later. The partial use of whole clusters (25%) and equally light hand with new oak (only 25%) both seem to be perfectly suited to the site and vintage. Drinking window: 2013 – 2020

A beautiful Syrah, lovely to drink now for its rich, ripe array of blackberries, cherries, blueberries, currants and spices. The acidity is great, but the nicest thing about it is the tannin structure – so complex, soft and textured. The vineyard is in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley.