2009 Ovid Syrah
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The inky, impenetrable 2009 Syrah is another huge, huge wine loaded with fruit. Hints of melted road tar, asphalt, black olives and grilled herbs literally explode from the glass. Way too young to fully appreciate, the 2009 nevertheless boasts stunning depth to match its sheer exuberance. It will be interesting to see if the 2009 finds a little more finesse in bottle, or if it remains a wine built mostly on opulence.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The inky, impenetrable 2009 Syrah is another huge, huge wine loaded with fruit. Hints of melted road tar, asphalt, black olives and grilled herbs literally explode from the glass. Way too young to fully appreciate, the 2009 nevertheless boasts stunning depth to match its sheer exuberance. It will be interesting to see if the 2009 finds a little more finesse in bottle, or if it remains a wine built mostly on opulence. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029. Ovid keeps raising the bar with this drop-dead gorgeous set of new releases. Owners Dana Johnson and Mark Nelson have spared no expense in their pursuit to make world-class wines. These new releases are a testament to their unwavering commitment to quality. This year I also tasted two of the ‘Experiment’ series wines, which bear creative names inspired by Dana Johnson’s background in Library Sciences. The talented Austin Peterson makes the wines, Andy Erickson consults and David Abreu manages the vineyards, but what really counts is what is in the bottle. The results so far from this young property have been nothing less than stellar. Tel. (707) 963-3850; www.ovidvineyards.com