Vertical Syrah Tasting Notes 2010-2016
On Monday, July 22nd, we invited over a number of friends and family to experience a vertical tasting of our Syrah, including the 2016 vintage. From 2010-2016, each wine presented to the tasters offered an array of notes and aromas.
| Wine | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma | Plum Cinnamon Cherry Cola Black Olive Meaty Anise | Cola, Floral, Black Licorice Pomegranate Cassis Caramel Mint | Cherry Caramel Pineapple Bacony Elder Flower | Blackberry Pie Black Pepper Cocoa Powder Earthy Cola Coffee w/ Cream | Toffee Cotton Candy Mango Blackberry Orange Zest | Blackberry Cherry Graham Cracker Cocoa Powder | Crème Brûlée Crust Molasses Cola Chocolate |
| Taste | Black pepper Cranberry Slight Smoke Red Cherries Coffee | Dried Plum Dried Herbs Green Olive Dried Apricot | Coca Cola Milk Chocolate Blueberry Walnut Cheesecake Black Cherries | Plum Blackberry Cola Graham Cracker Cocoa Powder | Dark Fruit Peppery Rasberry Orange Zest Finish | Cherry Cola Slight Smoke Caramel Brown Sugar Toasty Marshmellow | Graham Cracker Milk Chocolate BlackBerry Jam Brown Sugar Richness |
| Balance | Concentrated Full Body Good Acidity Soft Mouthfeel Great Balance Seamless | Mouthwatering Good Acidity + Concentration Dense + Fat Creamy | Elegant Grainy Tannins Lush + Ripe | Grainy Tannin Good Balance Round Texture Lucious / Rich | Great Richness Lucious Enticing Long Finish | Juicy Lucious Concentrated Great Richness w/ Good Acidity Fresh Wonderful | Great Balance Lucious Juicy Rich Mouthfeel |
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