I had a hydraulic breakfast this morning tasting through the entire 2021 Myriad line-up with Mike and Leah. Coming off a cold my nose wasn’t fully engaged but my plalate held up. 16 wines in about 35 minutes. Ready, go!
2021 ToKalon - A little reduction, Dark fruit, cassis, restrained power, mocha very very tannic, wound up tight, shove these to the back of the cellar while you enjoy the Steltzner, Lewelling, GIII, Crane etc…
2021 Round Pond - Much lighter bodied than the Tok, reminiscent of prior Round Ponds with red fruit and lively acidity,
2021 Steltzner - Pure power, purple passion, really tasty, open for business now.
2021 Rutherford - A likely one-off with sweeter red fruit, nice mouthfeel very easy drinking
2021 Bourne - Wowsers, great power, depth, minerality, acidity, this neighborhood kills it with Dr Crane, Las Piedras, Bourne, Pellet. As disappointed as I was when this block of Hayne Vineyard was ripped up and replanted to Cabernet I’m really impressed with what it’s now producing.
2021 Napa Valley - A traditional take of Myriad NV blue dominated but red peeking through, loaded palate, big oak signature.
2021 Lewelling elle - From entry to finish, pure pleasure, dark red fruited, lovely texture, wonderfully balanced.
2021 GIII - Surprisingly red fruited, great balance, chalky tannins
2021 Empyrean - Take it up a notch, wonderful depth, powerful finish
2021 Dr Crane - Wet rocks, black fruit, more rocks, spice, big tannin, long finish
2021 Elysian - Softer entry than the Crane, sweet dark fruit, with red edges, polished, long enjoyable finish
2021 Rarefied Air - Dark fruited, easy drinking, needs to evolve a bit.
2021 Bennett Valley Syrah - Easy drinking, nice mix of fruit
2021 Jemrose Syrah - Iron, red meat, restrained fruit
2021 Vivio 50% Whole Cluster - Fuller more complete, expressive blue fruited, roasted meat.
2021 Las Madres - Loads of purple goodness, another winner in a long distinguished line of Las Madres Syrahs
Then I had to go back to work. 
