Copain Gary's Syrah 2004 (Santa Lucia Highlands)

Deep red/purple. Great, singular nose of toasted hazelnut/chestnut, subdued green veg/stem notes, citrus and a meaty character. Reminds me of Tardieu-Laurent VV Cornas. Smells like food more than fruit. Rich, but measured in the mouth. Aromas repeating in mouth. Serious tannin/acid structural constriction does little to impede flavors. Long and chewy. Great density. Holy shit, this is good.


$45 approx.