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2020 Black Sheep Finds Syrah Holus Bolus Presquile Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley (9/22/2023)
Consumed over two nights, this was 100% savory the entire time. Tapenade, soy, smoke, leather, crispy roasted meat edges, there was no umami left out. Somewhere in the vortex was a core of dark red fruit, but it barely peeked out past the edges, like a reduced fruit sauce left behind in the kitchen when dinner was served - brought out to grace the last few bites of the main course. The depth and breadth on the palate was impressive, with the California sunshine converted to an amplifier of the savory notes, rather than just adding more fruit. Structure is there, but hidden for the most part. Impressive and intellectually interesting wine.
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