Kongsgaard, Syrah, Napa Valley 2003

Saturated purple.

Menthol/licorice, citrus, fig, smoky oak, grilled meat/A1 steak sauce nose.

Round and a bit creamy in the mouth. Not at all over the top, great density, but restrained. Acid/tannin synergy is significant, but does not intrude. Two tracks flowing together. Tight citrus flavors too. This definitely needs air. Long, chewy.

Day 3 - Very deep, low-toned nose similar to day 1. Similar in the mouth too, but I seem to get some heat (VA?) here. Very long menthol finish. Huge, in fact. Structure is tannin-based.

Listed 14.1% alcohol. From a specific block in the Hudson Vineyard in Carneros, all white volcanic tufa, I believe. Interesting, as it reminds me of the 2001 Havens Hudson Syrah tasted recently.

$150