2008 Wind Gap Syrah Griffin's Lair
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More dense and rustic, the 2008 Wind Gap Wines Syrah Griffin's Lair is perhaps more concentrated and structured than the '07, with smoky, tar-laced aromas of dark fruit, charred meats, roasted herbs, and licorice all showing on the nose. Full-bodied and seriously concentrated, with loads of extract, a creamy, rich texture, and loads of structure on the finish, this lacks the purity and precision of the '07 and '09, yet has loads of depth and potential. Give bottles 2-3 years in the cellar, and then drink over the following decade.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Bright purple. Vibrant, heady aromas of cassis, blueberry, candied licorice and Moroccan spices, with hints of violet and mocha. Sweet, creamy and deep, with a layered quality to the cassis, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors. Remarkably lush syrah with a broad, palate-staining finish that features suave tannins and a whiplash of dark berry fruit. I'd hold off on opening this for at least a few more years. Mahle fermented all his 2008 syrahs with whole clusters.
More austere and angular, the 2008 Syrah Griffin’s Lair exhibits astringent tannins which give the wine a masculine, charmless character although it possesses some serious stuffing as well as richness. It may never become totally balanced, but another 2-3 years of bottle age may prove beneficial. Tel. (707) 887-9100; Fax (707) 887-9101