2021 Jaffurs Syrah Upslope
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The flagship 2021 Syrah Upslope is a top blend made from the single vineyard releases and checks in as 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier that saw 67% whole clusters and 22 months in 50% new oak. Its deep purple hue is followed by a gorgeous nose of cassis, ground black pepper, iodine, and spring flowers, with some gamy, meaty background nuances coming through with time in the glass. Beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, and remarkably pure, with just about perfect tannins, it's a riveting Syrah that's accessible today yet has enough tannins to warrant 2-3 years in the cellar. It will blow you away any time over the following 10-15 years, and I suspect even longer.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2021 Syrah Upslope is another stellar wine in this range. The 2021 is a six-barrel blend from Bien Nacido (50%), Larner (33%) and Kimsey (17%). Seamless and racy in the glass, with mind-blowing balance, the 2021 is off the charts. I tend to prefer the greater singularity of vineyard designates, but this is a rare wine where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Superb.