2021 Terre et Sang ‘Passenger’ Syrah Kimsey Vineyard

JD98 The 2021 Syrah Passenger is based on 95% Syrah and 5% Grenache that spent 19 months in 74% new French oak. Its deep ruby/purple hue is followed by killer red and black fruits interwoven with hints of new leather, spring flowers, graphite, and smoked meat. This is the real deal and is medium to full-bodied, has a supple, seamless, Côte Rôtie La Mouline-like mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, and a great finish. If you see a bottle, buy it. It should have at least 10-15 years of prime drinking.
TWI96 The 2021 The Passenger Syrah, with 5% Grenache in the blend, is medium garnet-purple in color. It gallops out with powerful notes of black cherry compote, plum preserves, and Morello cherries plus hints of Sichuan pepper, raspberry leaves, and black truffle. The full-bodied palate has a firm frame of rounded tannins and bright acidity lifting the multi-layered fruit to a long finish.

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