We tried this new (for me) Syrah last night w/ grilled lamb & figs:
1. Cabot Syrah Kimberly's KlamathRvr/HumboltCounty (100 cs; 14.5%; http://www.CabotVineyards.com) 2004: Very dark/black color; quite spicy/peppery/pungent blackberry/boysenberry/Syrah bit Zin-like slight green olive very interesting nose; tart very spicy/pungent/black pepper some minerally/dusty very blackberry/Syrah/boysenberry light toasty/oak some hard/tannic flavor; very long tart hard/tannic very blackberry/peppery/Syrah light toasty/oak rather minerally/dusty finish; needs several yrs of age yet; tastes a bit like a Tensley but harder/tanic and more minerality; very good value at $28.00
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. This was the second wine of John Cabot's I've tried. Both have had pretty hard tannins on the palate, but very interesting aromas and flavors. Maybe he's onto something up there on the KlamathRiver. Not many other growers up that way, but it seems to have potential for making great wines.
Tom