Big, muscular, and SUPER sexy (you pick the person) this is an inky beast that jumps out of the glass with notes of blackberry pie, baseball card gum talc, and asphalt. The palate is full and unctuous showing black fruits, shoyu, and roasted meat. The finish goes on forever. You may want to stock up on your whitening strips for this one. Drink 2016-2028
"This vineyard continues to get better and better, and Cris’s 2014 Syrah Bassetti Vineyard is a smokin’ effort. Raised in 25% new oak and fermented with 100% whole clusters, it reveals notes of olive brine, creme de cassis, tapenade, wood smoke and hints of vanilla. Medium to full-bodied, layered, fresh and elegant, it has a great mid-palate and plenty of texture. It will drink well for a decade.” 92-94+ - The Wine Advocate
