Laetitia Estate Syrah, Arroyo Grande Valley, USA

霽霞西拉干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：3534

The finish is dry and toughly tannic on this elegant Syrah. With smoked meat, black cherry, blueberry, pepper and salt flavors, it’s a chewy wine, full-bodied and complex, brightened with fine acidity. Seems best in its youth for freshness. ——S.H.(10/1/2011)—— 90

Shows real pedigree in the quality of tannins, fine coastal acidity and long, rich flavors. It’s a cool-climate Syrah brimming with complex blackberry, black pepper, bacon and sandalwood flavors. Feels elegant in the mouth, a fine accompaniment to a great grilled steak or chop.——S.H.(12/31/2009)—— 90

Laetitia is a great vineyard but this Syrah is too ripe for comfort or pleasure. Entirely dry, it’s also very high in alcohol, with 15.7%, which makes it too hot, and lacking the rich fruitiness for balance.——S.H.(12/15/2008)—— 82

There aren’t many Arroyo Grande Syrahs, this being Burgundian terroir, but this one aspires to Cote Rotie standards. It’s a fine and interesting wine. Shows white pepper and blackberry flavors, quite dry and well-oaked, with intricate tannins. Best now and through 2006.——S.H.(12/31/2005)—— 92