the second of three syrahs from betz, this is thick and dark, heavy with still-chewy tannins, this rich and compact wine needs more time in bottle. it's done in a big, toasty style, with lush black cherry fruit set against smoky, chewy tannins. it has a lot of power, but in its current (quite youthful) stage of development it remains stubbornly tight, herbal and hard. give it plenty of breathing and/or cellar time.
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