2006 Peay Syrah Cote Rotie

Bright purple, moderate nose of white pepper, brooding black cherry, blackberry and leather. Medium plus body, high complexity, medium acidity, medium plus tannin. Black raspberry, black cherry, boysenberry and white pepper. 93-94pts.

2006 Peay Syrah 174

Bright purple, medium nose of black cherry, boysenberry, leather, meat, light spicy floral quality. Medium plus body, high complexity, medium plus acidity, medium plus tannin and long length. Very fruity and floral on the palate with earthy elements. 91-92pts.

2006 Peay Syrah Clone 1

Bright purple, medium nose of flowers, blackberry, currants and blueberry. Medium body, high complexity, medium plus acidity, medium plus tannin, long length. Sexy, meaty, leather and bright fruits. 92-93pts. 

2006 Peay Syrah Astralia (wasn’t sure how to spell this one nor which cuvee it was in)

Chapoutier Hermitage clone, ruby, brillant purple, medium nose of leather, pepper, light olive, florals, boysenberry and blackberry, juicy. Medium body, high complexity, medium acidity and tannin, long length. Juicy!!! with a matching palate. 91-92pts.

The great thing about these wines are the textural components. I am not good about putting that into words, but these were greatly textured, with very integrated oak usage and tannin management.