Friday, November 9, 2012

Sumaridge Syrah 2004

13.5% Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, South Africa
Imported by American Wine Distribution Inc, San Francisco, CA
(An entry in the Syrahs around the world gift pack from my mom).

Nice nose with hints of vanill, spice, ink and sweet fruits. Rough flavors. Some cherry/berry but too much charred oak, tobacco, and tannin. Strangely watery and thin as well. No balance. Pretty unappealing example of my sacred Syrah. Needs more acid and deeper character. Less oak. (Big loser so far of Syrah's around the world taste-off).

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