Happy Sunday! It's been a busy one for me, as I went to a graduation party and then completed a few projects around the house, and now I'm definitely ready for Sunday dinner and a nice glass of wine. Tonight I've opened a bottle of a wine club shipment from the Bledsoe Family Winery that arrived on Friday. The 2019 Stolen Horse Syrah is a classic Syrah (98%) co-fermented with Viognier (2%) sourced from the Lefore, Flying B, Loess and Kenny Hill Vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this new vintage is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, with nearly a Cabernet sort of feel. After letting this one breathe for an hour or so, a easy swirl reveals aromas of green grass, smoky oak, and hints of wild berries that beckon you to taste. Take a sip and you're greeted with a cascade of flavors, from blueberry reduction, to olive tapenade, smoke and earthy mineral notes. The mouthfeel on this wine is a real treat, with velvety texture and well structured tannins to provide for a delightfully dry finish that lingers.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's such a solid example of the varietal, but also such an intriguing wine. This wine practically begs to be paired with a hearty meat dish, from a grilled pork tenderloin to barbecued beef ribs. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a classic Sunday dinner of herb crusted rack of lamb with potato puree, red wine demi and haricots verts almondine. Cheers!
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