La Strada Marlborough Syrah 2014

Description

This  elegant  cool  climate  syrah  opens  with  bright fruit aromatics of black cherry and eau  de  vie  de  prune (plum brandy) and lovely violet florals. The variety’s inherent spice characters then shimmy to the fore, revealing cracked black pepper,  star  anise  and a subtle hint of cinnamon , all underpinned by a savoury element of dried herbs and forest floor. The palate is full and broad with good fruit density and ripeness,  silky  yet  precise tannins and juicy acidity. Restrained power that does not preclude finesse.

Vibrant nose, violets florals, spice, dark red/blue fruit aromas, dense yet elegant , refined ripe tannins, long, complex finish.