Mullineux, Syrah Schist other_regions Tasted March 2016

Tasted March 2016

It is holding well

and a second year in French oak barrels

Once again this is not especially complex but the underlying material appears to have slightly more stuffing and thus more depth is more likely to develop

This is a powerful

Mullineux, Syrah Schist other_regions Tasted March 2016Bright, deep red. Shows a slightly roasted quality but also terrific energy and lift to the rather brooding aromas of dark berries, licorice, mint and spices, with a pungent mineral quality in the background. Densely packed but quite tight and dry, showing a youthfully muscular character to the intense flavors of cranberry, sour cherry and pepper. Finishes slightly dry edged, with a minty reserve. This one is the hardest to taste today of this trio of