2004 Clos Mimi Syrah Shell Creek Vineyard
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Possessing an alluring, unique bouquet of cassis, candle wax, raw meat, blood, freshly cracked pepper, liquefied garrigue and graphite, the 2004 Clos Mimi Syrah Shell Creek is 100% destemmed Syrah that saw 33 months in three year barrels and clocks in at 17.5% alcohol. Despite the lofty alcohol, the wine doesn’t show a trace of heat, is completely dry and a joy to drink. In the mouth, it’s full bodied, unctuously textured and perfectly balanced with decadent fruit and a long finish where the wine shows plenty of structure. Glorious stuff but I’ve not a clue how it will age. This bottle showed best 4 hours after opening so don’t be afraid to give this some air.
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(aged in barrels that were three and four years of age) Deep ruby. Exotically perfumed bouquet displays boysenberry, vanilla, black pepper, juniper and beef jerky, with a strong note of smoky Indian spices. Decadently sweet and palate-coating, with deep dark berry liqueur flavors and a numbing note of Szechuan peppercorn. The finish strongly echoes the peppery note and hangs on tenaciously. Tannins came up with air but didn't stand a chance next to this wine's lush fruit. Here's another wine that will probably divide the room.
The 2004 Syrah Shell Creek Vineyard, surprisingly civilized for a wine with 17.5% alcohol, exhibits notes of blackberries, cassis, licorice, earth, and spice. There is nothing baked or cooked about this big, rich, unevolved Syrah. It should age effortlessly for another 5-10 years or longer. Tel. and Fax (800) 489-2900