Jaffurs Verna’s Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara, USA

加福爾斯納維納西拉紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：2608

Centered on ripe berry and spicy peppery notes that are deep and persistent, this firms midpalate and ends with a spicy, layered finish and good length. The tannins are chewy. Drink now through 2022. 367 cases made

Deeper and richer, the 2011 Syrah Verna’s Vineyard, which was fermented with 70% whole cluster, shows a more masculine, gamey profile with layers of mineral-tinged red fruit, charcoal, pepper and hints of crushed flowers to go with a medium-bodied, polished and elegant mouthfeel. Really showing the vintage, it should be extremely long-lived, yet will benefit from another year or two in the cellar and drink nicely through 2019. Drink 2014-2019.

A whole different beast, the 2010 Syrah Verna’s Vineyard (100% Syrah aged in 25% new French oak for 22-months) is incredibly gamey and perfumed, with loads of spiced red and black fruits, ground pepper, hung game, garrigue and floral notes all emerging from the glass. Medium to full-bodied, with a voluptuous, soft texture, beautiful transparency and a clean, lengthy finish, it is a superb Syrah that will thrill for 7-8 years, possibly longer. Drink now-2020.

California’s warm, dry summers are the star of this wine. They have given it lusciously ripe, opulent blackberry, cherry, plum, currant and cassis flavors. For all the richness, the wine is balanced in a tension of tannins and acidity, and the finish is totally dry. Young and vibrant now, it will develop additional complexities over the next six years.

Tightly wound but unfolding, with a pleasant crease of spicy, exotic wild berry flavors that are focused, persistent and full-bodied, ending with a savory berry lift that gets more appealing. Best from 2013 through 2023. 271 cases made.