Argot 2021 Syrah “Indigo” Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma – 98 Points

JC 98 Points: “The Indigo Syrah from Sonoma Mountain is the most powerful expression in the lineup—akin to the Appellation Series, but dialed all the way up. Aged for 28 months in 100% new French oak, this bottling is the dark knight of the Syrahs: brooding, intense, yet lifted with precision. Supple blackberry fruit leads the charge, accented by violets, dark cherrywood, and deep brown baking spices. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, layered with dark cacao and salted, saline minerality that carries through an everlasting finish. Intense and muscular, yet refined by freshness and spice, this is a Syrah of commanding presence and exceptional tension.”

Justin Harmon, winemaker: “The 2021 Indigo Syrah is episode 4 in the Indigo series.  An incredible success, with each vintage scoring 96-97 points. Early encounters with this wine remind us of the 2018, with a beautiful lift of garrigue taking to the fore.  Open-knit and joyously expressive, the airiness belies Syrah’s reputation—bright black-red fruits lifted by generous florality, hinted by the slightest bit of red bramble; eucalyptus and that first crack of pepper.  This is California’s Syrah terroir in full flight. ”

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