90POINTS
16½/20
Jason Parkes Customs Crown + Thieves Broken Barrel Syrah 2013
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe fruit comes off an East Osoyoos vineyard and its classic meaty, peppery syrah with a bit of Barossa on the nose and palate. Expect a warm, rich, red wine with an intense peppery, blue fruit palate with another dose of spice in the finish. It started out in American oak barrels but was moved to tank and finally American puncheons for 2 years after a forklift accident. The syrah was passed over both roussanne and marsanne skins. Only 50 cases made and not yet released.Tasted: 20 March 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $69.68 | 750ml | winery direct, private retail, restaurants |