2019 Sanguis Syrah The Bossman
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The 2019 Bossman is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier vinified with 30% whole clusters and matured for 27 months in 70% new and 30% seasoned 400-, 500- and 600-liter French puncheons. Medium ruby, it opens with graphite and cedar that give way to black cherries, pipe tobacco, mushroom and potpourri. Medium to full-bodied, it balances concentrated fruits with bright freshness, has a supple frame and finishes with great length and earthy accents. It's more powerful than the other reds in this lineup of 2019s and will benefit from another 3-5 years in bottle.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2019 Bossman checks in as 75% Syrah, 12% Grenache, and the rest Viognier and Cabernet Sauvignon. This deep purple-hued effort has lots of pure blackberry and plum fruits as well as classic Syrah ground pepper, leather, and assorted meatiness. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and concentrated on the palate, with impressive structure and tannins, it's ideal for drinking any time over the coming 10-15 years or so. While I always love the wines from Matthias Pippig, some of these latest releases played in what I call the “more interesting than good” category. While all good, there are hits and misses here.
The 2019 Bossman is sleek, elegant and refined in a way that is quite recent for these wines. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red fruit, mocha, blood orange, cinnamon, pomegranate and sweet spice. Generous dollops of Grenache, Cabernet Franc and Viognier add notable brightness and aromatic presence to the Syrah fruit.