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soil series: Ellisforde (windblown loess over lucustrine sediments)
robust and powerful revealing flavors of dark fruit
The outcome is a consistently ripe presentation with exceptional depth and body
Its volcanic bedrock is overlaid with rich clay mixed with
2018 Horsepower High Contrast Syrah Timo Mayer fish and pasta dishesLast of the Syrahs, the 2018 Syrah High Contrast Vineyard reveals a deep ruby purple color as well as a wonderfully complex, classic Syrah nose of red and black fruits, cured meats, mushrooms, bacon fat, iron, and forest floor, with a touch of flowers emerging with time in the glass. With its medium to full bodied richness, firm, focusing tannins, and great finish, it's another wine that takes savoriness to the nth degree. I love its texture, and