Kobayashi Winery
Sans Soufre Syrah
Washington, USA
@Delectable Wine : This is the Kobayashi Sans Soufre Syrah. I didn’t see it in the database.
Two and a half years since my last bottle. As I posted about Balthazar’s Sans Soufre recently, I really aim to catch these in their youthful-uber fresh stage before the roll of the dice goes the wrong way. Love Travis and Mario, and their Kobayashi wines!
Pop and poured straight to decanter and followed over the course of three hours.
My first bottle was one of the most aromatic Syrahs I’ve ever had (nearly filled the room with purple florals, potpourri, blackberries) but was not very giving on the palate (not shut down, just a powerhouse of deep Syrah)…this experience was opposite. Aromatics here were nice and tame with a little leather and herbs (maybe the SS evolution), fresh blackberries, but undeniably a Syrah in its purest form. Beautifully integrated on the palate (but still young) with charcoal, peppered red fruits, grilled blackberries, mocha…interplay of savory notes and fruits. The mid-palate is the current star with great depth and the finish is structured with tannin to support gamey meats (love this with Bonnell’s elk skillet dish).
I’ve always said I think Kobayashi Syrahs are the new world equivalent of Cornas (rustic, sometimes feral, need time but ultimately awarded with purity). Always fun to enjoy a proper SS bottle.
@Delectable Wine : This is the Kobayashi Sans Soufre Syrah. I didn’t see it in the database.
Two and a half years since my last bottle. As I posted about Balthazar’s Sans Soufre recently, I really aim to catch these in their youthful-uber fresh stage before the roll of the dice goes the wrong way. Love Travis and Mario, and their Kobayashi wines!
Pop and poured straight to decanter and followed over the course of three hours.
My first bottle was one of the most aromatic Syrahs I’ve ever had (nearly filled the room with purple florals, potpourri, blackberries) but was not very giving on the palate (not shut down, just a powerhouse of deep Syrah)…this experience was opposite. Aromatics here were nice and tame with a little leather and herbs (maybe the SS evolution), fresh blackberries, but undeniably a Syrah in its purest form. Beautifully integrated on the palate (but still young) with charcoal, peppered red fruits, grilled blackberries, mocha…interplay of savory notes and fruits. The mid-palate is the current star with great depth and the finish is structured with tannin to support gamey meats (love this with Bonnell’s elk skillet dish).
I’ve always said I think Kobayashi Syrahs are the new world equivalent of Cornas (rustic, sometimes feral, need time but ultimately awarded with purity). Always fun to enjoy a proper SS bottle.