2020 Sequel
- drink -As to the 2020 Syrah Sequel, this inky hued effort comes from a mix of sites on Red Mountain as well as the Boushey and Bacchus vineyards. Fermented with 30% whole clusters and aged in 65% new French oak, it offers up a powerful bouquet of ripe black fruits, ground pepper, chocolate, and graphite. With full-bodied power and richness, as well as building tannins, it stays light on its feet, has remarkable purity, and a great finish.
Inviting aromas of black and blue berries with violets, dark chocolate and spices. Medium to full-bodied. Toned and focused with pure fruit and fine-grained, silky tannins.
This wine is a blend of fruit from Boushey, Red Mountain, and Bacchus vineyards. Aged 18 months in French oak (65% new), the aromas are ripe, with notes of blackberry, bramble, and generous amounts of espresso. Rich, luscious black fruit and coffee flavors follow, mixing fruit and barrel in equal parts. There’s plenty of structure to hang all of the fruit on. An extended finish caps it off. It’s all about hedonism and unabashed richness.