2023 Rare and Reserve Kendros Syrah
A rare and exquisite expression of Syrah, this limited-production bottling (only 100 cases made) is sourced from one of the highest-elevated vineyards in Paso Robles, showcasing the prestige of Clone 877. Meticulously aged in new French and Hungarian oak for four months, then transferred to ceramic barrels for an additional eleven months, this innovative aging process preserves the wines remarkable freshness, purity, and minerality while enhancing its depth and complexity. The mouthfeel is luscious yet refined, with soft but firm tannins that frame the wines structure and ensure a long, graceful evolution in the bottle. The finish is prolonged and expressive, leaving behind traces of wild herbs, cacao nibs, and a touch of umami-rich black olive tapenade.
Tasting Notes
An opulent and seductive bouquet of hibiscus, violets, and elderberry immediately captivates the senses, interwoven with alluring hints of dark roast coffee bean, leather, and crushed graphite. On the palate, this Syrah is a symphony of fleshy blueberry, ripe plum, and wild blackberry, seamlessly balanced by a bright, acid-driven backbone that enhances its elegance and age-worthiness. A whisper of smoky oak, exotic spice, and crushed river stone lingers in the background, adding further complexity.
Food Pairings
A wine of this caliber deserves equally refined pairingsthink herb-crusted venison loin, rosemary-infused duck confit, slow-roasted lamb shank, or a decadent wild mushroom and truffle risotto. For a cheese pairing, try it with aged Beaufort, Ossau-Iraty, or smoked blue cheese to accentuate its depth.
Wine Specs
Varietal 100% Syrah
Appellation Paso Robles
Alcohol 14.4%
