Horsepower, The Tribe Vineyard Syrah other_regions chiseled and refined medium weight

chiseled and refined medium weight flavors that exude a fine bead of minerality onto the intensely saline

There is a whiff of herbal tea to the cooler and more restrained aromas of red and dark currant

Prominent but not dominant wood frames the spicy aromas that are comprised mostly by notes of cassis

(from Charmes Dessous)

It should drink well over the next 10 years

Horsepower, The Tribe Vineyard Syrah other_regions chiseled and refined medium weightThe 2012 Syrah The Tribe Vineyard was made with around 85% whole clusters and matured for 15 months in used demi muids and foudres. Initial touches of tar and chargrill give way to blackcurrant, blueberry, green pepper and violet on the nose. The full bodied palate offers concentrated, dark fruit flavors and soaring floral character. Its structured by powerful, powdery tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity and has a very long, layered finish. Its