2019 HdV Californio Syrah [V96+][JS96][WS93]

Producer: Hyde de Villaine  
Region: Carneros, California 
Varietal: Syrah 
Year: 2019 

Vinous, 96+ Points 

"The 2019 Syrah California Hyde Vineyard is gorgeous, but it is also an infant. The purity of the flavors is remarkable. Bright dark fruit, flowers, spice, mint and leather are all finely knit in a Syrah that impresses with its delineation and total class. The 2019 is such a sensual wine that it will be tempting early, but I have seen these Syrah blossom with time. I expect that will be the case here as well. Today, the 2019 is incredibly primary." 

James Suckling, 96 Points 

"Loads of lead pencil, graphite, blueberries, blackberries, and flowers on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied and very fine tannins, with texture and length that caresses your palate. Shows the sophistication of syrah in Carneros. So delicious now but will improve with age." 

Wine Spectator, 93 Points 

"Sleek and savory in style, with tiers of licorice, black raspberry, smoked meat and cracked pepper flavors that build richness toward snappy tannins. Drink now." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Savory exotic spices, rich plum, and blueberry aromas frame the heart of this cool climate Syrah. Cooled by the summer sea breezes off the Pacific Ocean, our ‘Californio’ Syrah fruit exemplifies the elegant strength that Hyde Vineyard grapes can achieve. Layers of smoked red meat, fresh fig, and black pepper, framed by subtle and refined tannins, draw you in for another sip." 

Alcohol: 14.1% 

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