Nickel and Nickel Syrah

2003 Nickel and Nickel Hudson Vineyard Syrah (Carneros)
$37.99
Jen’s Notes

The aroma is huge and jammy, redolent of black cherries and marmalade, with hints of graphite and peppery spices.

The first sips indicated that the wine was very tightly wound. It definitely needed some time to open up. Subsequent glasses revealed more flavor. However, this Syrah was not as complex as Nickel & Nickel’s other offerings. It showed slightly tart, black fruit flavors (currant) and a layer of gravel underneath with classic Syrah spiciness. The finish was short and dry. Unfortunately, this offering falls short of Nickel and Nickel’s high standards.