La Barge Syrah, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2020 Ken Wright finesse and elegance

finesse and elegance

with crushed plum and boysenberry puree notes caressed by anise and singed apple wood accents

This is a near-term Barolo to drink within the next 10 years alongside delicate crackers and a liver pâté

bringing a nice freshness

it’s a beautiful wine to drink over the next 10 or more years

La Barge Syrah, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2020 Ken Wright finesse and eleganceTightly wound aromas of dark flower, reductive tar and peppercorn slowly open into berry on the nose of this bottling. The density is impressive on the palate, where black fruit, asphalt and peppercorn flavors gain a softer lilac tone with time. 94 Pts Wine Enthusiast