TN: Two Arcadian Hommage à Max Syrahs

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  • 2008 Arcadian Syrah Hommage à Max - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley (4/28/2022)
    From a recent library sale by Joe Davis, this was notably more primary than the 2006 I had two days prior, despite the 2006 not being in any way old/mature. This was more black fruited, with the developing elements being more in the background. Overall with the two vintages it was amazing how slowly and elegantly these Syrahs are developing.
  • 2006 Arcadian Syrah Hommage à Max - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley (4/26/2022)
    Aired but not decanted. This was spot on from my first sip about 60 minutes after it was opened. Leather, earth, spice and a solid underpinning of dark fruit, it was an absolute joy to drink. Subtle tannins kept things well framed, and stood up to moderately rich food. Really happy to have had a chance to pick some of these up from Joe Davis.

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Interesting, I don’t own any 2008’s, and I see the CT average is lower than any other vintage of this wine. Do you think the 2008 just needs time? I was really impressed with a 2006 a few months ago.

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It was surprisingly primary. I am not worried about aging it.