2019 Plumpjack Napa Valley Syrah

VIN97 The 2019 Syrah is fabulous; in fact the Syrah is starting to challenge the Cabernets in this range! Soaring aromatics, plush fruit and compelling inner sweetness make the Syrah one of the most seductive, alluring wines of the year. Sage, tobacco, mint, crème de cassis and spice build into the gorgeous, expansive finish. In a word: Superb.
Estate Notes: This Syrah is truly a wine of place and the character of this wine is dictated by the cooler climate of the Los Carneros growing region. The cooler weather helps the Syrah to fully develop ripe fruit character while retaining freshness and incredible spice. The nose on the 2019 PlumpJack Syrah opens up with a range of fresh berries – blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, and cranberry. Just behind the fruit is beautiful warming spice – cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg – along with black and white peppercorn. There are additional layers of more earthy notes – damp soil, crushed granite, and cured tobacco. The palate is full-bodied, with a round, silky texture that is beautifully framed by firm yet supple tannin. This is a beautiful and complex wine.