Sanguis, Last Dance, Syrah 2004 Large Format smoked meats

smoked meats

followed by layers of wild strawberries

while white pepper

as only the most famous vineyards—the premier crus—were ever bottled individually

but it will age gracefully due to the sap imparted by the old vines

Sanguis, Last Dance, Syrah 2004 Large Format smoked meatsdamp stained and torn labels 94 Points Robert M. Parker Jr. From the Westerly, Thompson, and Watch Hill vineyards, my favorite of this quartet camphor, creosote, blackberries, chocolate, and pain grille. It possesses superb richness, tremendous depth, and a savory mouthfeel. 93 Points Jeb Dunnuck The 2004 Sanguis The Last Dance is 100% Syrah that spent 22 months in 80% new oak and shows young, bright aromatics of crushed berries, freshly snipped