More smoke, tar and licorice show up in the 2011 Syrah Sierra Mar Vineyard with more lavender and black olive emerging with time in the glass. Rich, decadent and voluptuous, with big structure, it’s not quite as backwards or formidable as the Rosella’s, with more overall ripeness, and should be approachable at an earlier age. Nevertheless, 2-3 years of bottle age are recommended and it should cruise for 10-12 years after the vintage. Drink 2015-2021+.
This was a formidable, structured set of wines by proprietor Mike Officer. Firm and tannic, they’re incredibly impressive, just not that much fun to drink at the moment. They’ll handsomely reward cellar time and are highly recommended.
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