DuMOL 2023 Syrah Wild Mountainside, Russian River Valley 94 Points

Vinous 94 Points: The 2023 Syrah Wild Mountainside shows how compelling the vintage is here for Syrah as well. Blue/purplish food, lavender, spice, menthol, black pepper, and espresso infuse the 2023 with tons of character. This is impeccably done.

Winemaker Notes: “Highly perfumed, multi-dimensional aromatic range: violet and lilac, blue and black berry pastille, white and black pepper, and olive tapenade. Densely packed full of perfectly ripe flavorsome blue and black fruits, sweet herbs, and exotic spices. The wine’s texture is soft, round, and billowing, and enveloping the wine’s youthful structure. Lingering complexity—dusty cocoa and licorice spice. Decant for an hour in its youth. Drink between 2025 and 2035. ”

Vineyards: 60% Hoppe-Kelly, and 40% Dutton-Gregori Vineyard