Chalone's second Syrah is, in a word, excellent—rich and concentrated in cassis and herb flavors, with accents of smoke, vanilla and spice. While it's dry and pretty tannic, there's a sweet ripeness that flatters the palate. It's young and sharp now, but the balance suggests ageability.
Chalone's second Syrah is, in a word, excellent—rich and concentrated in cassis and herb flavors, with accents of smoke, vanilla and spice. While it's dry and pretty tannic, there's a sweet ripeness that flatters the palate. It's young and sharp now, but the balance suggests ageability.
Chalone's second Syrah is, in a word, excellent—rich and concentrated in cassis and herb flavors, with accents of smoke, vanilla and spice. While it's dry and pretty tannic, there's a sweet ripeness that flatters the palate. It's young and sharp now, but the balance suggests ageability.
Chalone's second Syrah is, in a word, excellent—rich and concentrated in cassis and herb flavors, with accents of smoke, vanilla and spice. While it's dry and pretty tannic, there's a sweet ripeness that flatters the palate. It's young and sharp now, but the balance suggests ageability.