Tried this new Delmore Syrah last week at Pig+Fig:
1. Delmore Syrah SLO Coast (12.5%; WildFrmtd/U) DarrenDelmore/PasoRobles 2023: Very dark color; very strong Syrah/blackberry/boysenberry/spicy bit c-c Syrah/black pepper some smokey/Rhonish quite lovely nose; quite tart/tangy strong blackberry/Syrah/spicy some c-c/black pepper rather structured bit lean/hard flavor w/ ample chewy tannins; very long/lingering finish that mimics flavor; a solid Delmore c-c/Syrah that needs 3-6 yrs of age. $39.00
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More akkersplot from TheBloodyPulpit:
1. This was the latest Delmore Syrah from his recent release that arrived at Pig+Fig two weeks ago. It also included two new Pinots as well, which were outstanding.
I've always liked Darren's Syrah. This was a good/solid Delmore Syrah but I was a bit underwhelmed by it. It didn't show the complexity, the intensity of c-c Syrah that his previous ones have. I expect it will put on weight w/ age & turn into a splendid Syrah w/ age.
The SLO Coast is one of the newer AVA's in SLO Cnty. Some really good Syrahs/Pinots/Chards come from here. Not sure exactly which vnyds Darren used in this wine.
Tom