89POINTS
16¼/20
Painted Rock Syrah 2015
Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA reductive swing opens this youthful syrah from Skaha Bench, one followed quickly thereafter by roasted meats. A decant or opening a day in advance (or, theoretically a few years' cellaring), erases the reduction and yields black pepper, anise, thorns, ripe cassis, dried violets and caramelized onions, fast and potently on the fuller palate. A thread of acidity stays this aloft, and downy/tacky tannins hem this in to a warming finish. At this youthful stage, lamb or beef is required.Tasted: 25 January 2018Tasted by: Prices:BC | $34.99 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 130989UPC: 00626990105855