The 1997 Syrah Hudson Vineyard, which will be bottled without fining or filtration in February, 1999, will benefit from another 1-2 years of bottle age, and should keep for 10-15. A knock-out Syrah, it offers up huge bacon fat, jus de viande, pepper, and smoky notes intermixed with blackberry and cassis fruit. Dense, full-bodied, and powerful, with exceptional richness, outstanding purity, and nicely integrated new oak (50-60% new French oak barrels were utilized), this terrific Syrah is a must purchase for Rhone wine enthusiasts.
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