2020 Rodney's Vineyard Syrah

"...a more focused, serious wine. Blackberries, plums, iron, bouquet garni, and rosemary notes all flow to a medium to full-bodied, nicely textured, concentrated Syrah that picks up some classic varietal meatiness with air. Drink bottles over the coming 7-8 years or so." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "The nose on this single-vineyard expression is dense with dark plum and violet while lifted in caramel spice and fresher fruit. The intense palate adds sagebrush and licorice spice to the roasted dark-fruit flavors. A rugged beef jerky, savory tone arises in the finish." ~ Wine Enthusiast "a tight, reticent wine. A dollop (2%) of co-fermented Viognier adds aromatic presence to play off a core of inky Syrah fruit. Today, the 2020 is quite compact and in need of cellaring, although aeration does help to some degree." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous