From the Cellar
Scott Harvey 2011 Syrah, Amador County Mountain Selection (California)
23 Mar 2015- Details
- Category: Uncorked Tonight
(December 30, 2014) ... I met Scott Harvey a few years ago and very much enjoyed his Syrah at that time. While I was in Michigan over the holidays I met up with my good buddy Dave and he recommended the latest vintage of Scott Harvey's Syrah, that just so happened to be on sale and only two bottles remained on the shelves at Champane's in Warren. I waited to drink this till I got back home, put it in my Cru Classic Bordeaux glass (by Schott Zwiesel of course) and gave this wine my undivided attention. Aromas of black raspberry, mocha, black cherry, licorice and sweet spices ... Palate was also layered with blackberry, spiced-black cherry, black pepper, and anise. After an hour or so the wine became smoother and seemed silky while the wine changed its fruit/spice profile to cassis, blackberry, white pepper, a little coffee, and some gentle spice on the finish. I'd have to say I was quite happy with this bottle of Harvey Syrah, quite different from the past vintage I had, but still a delight for the senses.
