WTN: 2001 Edmunds St. John Syrah (California)

[David M. Bueker]

...another one bites the dust...another one bites the dust

Just for comparison I opened a 2001 Syrah to go against my recollecitons of the 2000 I had consumed the prior two days. The 2001 is even richer in texture, and yet still retains an elegance that belies its weight. Red and black fruit, turned earth, a meaty/iron quality and a very long finish on the palate. This is even better than the 2000, and I am going to leave my remaining bottles alone for a while. I expect very positive things will happen with 2-3 more years of cellar time.

Recently I had gotten away from Syrah based wines. The two ESJ California Syrahs have brought me right back.

Of course knowing how good these "generic" Syrahs are, I will not be touching my 2001 single vineyard wines for at least 5 more years (ok...maybe 3).

Great work Steve!

David- I have seen some encouraging notes on the '01 Peay in case you have any. I have one bottle and am in no hurry.

Steve, Any comments on the '01 Peay?

[David M. Bueker]

I have 2 bottles of the Peay. I drank one a while back (like a year ago) and thought it was very good, but way too young.

I'd be inclined to agree with David, Greg. It's big and young. Should develp nicely for upwards of 10-15 years.

Thanks...like I said, I'm no hurry.