Precious Syrah 2020

  Delicacy. Power. Gentle power. Precision but richness that’d anticipate broader, soupier palate, but precise and structured with a beacon of acid that keeps thewine focussed. Violets, vanilla, fresh organic cream, blueberries, toasty wood, su- per-soft, elegant, silky tanins. Very long finish and persistence of aroma and flavor. A wine with potential for aging and longe- vity but approachable and expressive now Blend: 100% SyrahRegion: MurciaArtist: James JeanDesigner: Beth ElliottWinemaker: Norrel RobertsonShips: Worldwide BackgroundThe idea to use the bourbon barrels came over a dinner years ago that I shared with my buddy Julian Van Winkle at a Southern Foodways Alliance meeting at Blackberry Farm in 2001. It was simply an idea that came up in conversation. Hey, let’s do something together. What about putting wine in used Pappy barrels? Okay, I’ll send you some. I don’t know if you’ve ever seen old, used bourbon barrels, but they’re ugly. When the winemakers first saw the b