TN: 2012 Cabot Vineyards - Syrah Kimberly's (USA, California, North Coast, Humboldt County)

2012 Cabot Vineyards Syrah Kimberly’s - USA, California, North Coast, Humboldt County2 (8/31/2021)
– decanted for 30 min. prior to initial taste –
– tasted non-blind over a couple hours –

NOSE: red licorice; medium-light stony mineral; hint of sweet balsamic; medium+ expressiveness.

BODY: dark garnet color of great depth; medium-full bodied.

TASTE: ripe, non-descript, red fruits; not quite gloppy/overblown, but it does seem a bit bigger than its 14.1% alc. would suggest; anthracite; medium-light stony mineral note from the Nose is reflected onto the palate. Gut impression score: 88 - 90.

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